CHLOROFORM
Chloroform is a colourless organic compound, sweet-smelling, dense liquid. It is produced on a large scale as a precursor to PEFE. It is also a precursor to various refrigerants.
- Other Names
- Methane trichloride, Methyl trichloride, Methylene trichloride, Trichloromethane, Freon 20, Formyl trichlorde
- Chemical Formula
- CHCl3
- CAS No
- 67-66-3
- Molar Mass
- 119.37 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99.8 % - min |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Colour (APHA) | 10 - max |
| Specific Gravity @ 20 °C | 1.475 - 1.480 |
| Non Volatile Matter | 0.002 % - max |
| Water Content | 0.05 % - max |
Applications:
Chloroform is used in pesticide formulations, as a solvent for fat, rubber, waxes, oils and resins.
In fire extinguishers, as a cleaning agent and in rubber industries.
In the production of refrigerant Freon. As a solvent in pharmaceutical industries and for producing dyes. In the production of dichlorocarbene (CCl2)
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