Chloroform
CAS 67-66-3CHCl3119.37 g/mol
Chloroform is a one-carbon compound that is methane in which three of the hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. It has a role as a central nervous system drug, an inhalation anaesthetic, a non-polar solvent, a carcinogenic agent and a refrigerant. It is a member of chloromethanes and a one-carbon compound.
IUPAC: chloroform
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -82.3 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 143 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.4832 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | None (EPA, 1998) |
| Vapor Pressure | 100 mmHg at 50.72 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Appearance | Chloroform appears as a clear colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. Denser (12.3 lb / gal) than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Nonflammable under most conditions, but burns under extreme conditions. May cause illness by inhalation, skin absorption or ingestion. Used as a solvent, to make other chemicals, as a fumigant. |
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HS Code(s): 2903
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