Trichloroethylene

C₂HCl₃

IUPAC: Trichloroethene

CAS: 79-01-6

Übersicht

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a powerful degreasing solvent that has become one of the most common groundwater contaminants in the developed world.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 3 35,4500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Verwendung

  • Metal degreasing
  • Dry cleaning
  • Chemical intermediate

Wissenswertes

  • Found in groundwater at over 800 Superfund sites across the United States

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Liver and kidney toxin
  • ⚠ Groundwater contaminant

Structure

SMILES

C(=C(Cl)Cl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
131,39 g/mol
Dichte
1,4620 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-73,0 °C
Siedepunkt
87,2 °C
Löslichkeit
1.1 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
129,9144
XLogP
2,6
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
42,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trichloroethylene?
Trichloroethylene (C₂HCl₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Trichloroethene.
What is the molecular weight of Trichloroethylene?
Trichloroethylene has a molar mass of 131.39 g/mol.
What state is Trichloroethylene at room temperature?
Trichloroethylene is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Trichloroethylene organic or inorganic?
Trichloroethylene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Trichloroethylene?
Trichloroethylene (C₂HCl₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Chlorine (Cl).