1,1,1-Trichloroethane

The organic compound 1,1,1-trichloroethane, also known as methyl chloroform and chlorothene, is a chloroalkane with the chemical formula CH3CCl3. It is an isomer of 1,1,2-trichloroethane. This colorless, sweet-smelling liquid was once produced industrially in large quantities for use as a solvent. It is regulated by the Montreal Protocol as an ozone-depleting substance and its use is being rapidly phased out.

1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Other names
1,1,1-TCA, Methyl chloroform, Chlorothene, Solvent 111, R-140a, Genklene, monochlorethylidene chloride (archaic)
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.000.688
EC Number
  • 200-756-3
82076
KEGG
PubChem CID
RTECS number
  • KJ2975000
UNII
UN number 2831
  • InChI=1S/C2H3Cl3/c1-2(3,4)5/h1H3 Y
    Key: UOCLXMDMGBRAIB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C2H3Cl3/c1-2(3,4)5/h1H3
    Key: UOCLXMDMGBRAIB-UHFFFAOYAP
SMILES
  • ClC(Cl)(Cl)C
Properties
C2H3Cl3 or CH3CCl3
Molar mass 133.40 g/mol
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor mild, chloroform-like
Density 1.32 g/cm3
Melting point −33 °C (−27 °F; 240 K)
Boiling point 74 °C (165 °F; 347 K)
0.4% (20°C)
0.480 g/litre at 20 °C
Vapor pressure 100 mmHg (20°C)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Ozone layer impact. Irritant to the upper respiratory tract. Causes severe irritation and swelling to eyes.
GHS labelling:
Warning
H332, H420
P261, P271, P304+P312, P304+P340, P312, P502
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
2
1
0
Explosive limits 7.5%-12.5%
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)
9600 mg/kg (oral, rat)
6000 mg/kg (oral, mouse)
5660 mg/kg (oral, rabbit)
LC50 (median concentration)
3911 ppm (mouse, 2 hr)
18000 ppm (rat, 4 hr)
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 350 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
REL (Recommended)
C 350 ppm (1900 mg/m3) [15-minute]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
700 ppm
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Y verify (what is YN ?)
Infobox references
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.