Chloroform

CHCl₃

IUPAC: Trichloromethane

CAS: 67-66-3

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Masa atómica
Hydrogen	H	1	1,0080
Carbon	C	1	12,0110
Chlorine	Cl	3	35,4500

Composición elemental

Hydrogen ×1

0,8%

Carbon ×1

10,1%

Chlorine ×3

89,1%

Usos

• HCFC-22 production
• Laboratory solvent
• Chemical extraction

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

⚠ Toxic
⚠ Possible carcinogen
⚠ CNS depressant

Structure

SMILES

C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo: organic
Estado: liquid
Masa molar: 119,38 g/mol
Densidad: 1,4890 g/cm³
Punto de fusión: -63,5 °C
Punto de ebullición: 61,2 °C
Solubilidad: 8.1 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 117,9144
XLogP: 2,3
TPSA: 0,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 0
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 4
Complexity: 8,0

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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).