Chloroform

CHCl₃

IUPAC: Trichloromethane

CAS: 67-66-3

Overview

Chloroform is a dense, sweet-smelling solvent historically used as an anesthetic. It is now primarily used to produce HCFC-22 refrigerant.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Chlorine Cl 3 35.4500

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×1
0.8%
C
Carbon ×1
10.1%
Cl
Chlorine ×3
89.1%

Uses

  • • HCFC-22 production
  • • Laboratory solvent
  • • Chemical extraction

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Queen Victoria was given chloroform during childbirth in 1853, popularizing anesthesia

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen
  • ⚠ CNS depressant

Structure

SMILES

C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
119.38 g/mol
Density
1.4890 g/cm³
Melting Point
-63.5 °C
Boiling Point
61.2 °C
Solubility
8.1 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
117.9144
XLogP
2.3
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chloroform?
Chloroform (CHCl₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Trichloromethane.
What is the molecular weight of Chloroform?
Chloroform has a molar mass of 119.38 g/mol.
What state is Chloroform at room temperature?
Chloroform is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Chloroform organic or inorganic?
Chloroform is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Chloroform?
Chloroform (CHCl₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Chlorine (Cl).