Freon-12

CCl₂F₂

IUPAC: Dichlorodifluoromethane

CAS: 75-71-8

Übersicht

Freon-12 (CFC-12) was the most widely used refrigerant until the Montreal Protocol banned it for depleting the ozone layer. It has an atmospheric lifetime of 100 years.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Fluorine F 2 18,9980
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Verwendung

  • Historical refrigerant
  • Aerosol propellant (banned)

Wissenswertes

  • The Montreal Protocol banning CFCs is considered the most successful international environmental treaty

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Ozone depleting substance
  • ⚠ Potent greenhouse gas

Structure

SMILES

C(F)(F)(Cl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
gas
Molmasse
120,91 g/mol
Dichte
0,0054 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-157,7 °C
Siedepunkt
-29,8 °C
Löslichkeit
0.286 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
119,9345
XLogP
2,3
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
30,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freon-12?
Freon-12 (CCl₂F₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Dichlorodifluoromethane.
What is the molecular weight of Freon-12?
Freon-12 has a molar mass of 120.91 g/mol.
What state is Freon-12 at room temperature?
Freon-12 is a gas at room temperature.
Is Freon-12 organic or inorganic?
Freon-12 is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Freon-12?
Freon-12 (CCl₂F₂) is composed of Carbon (C), Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl).