Freon-12

CCl₂F₂

IUPAC: Dichlorodifluoromethane

CAS: 75-71-8

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Fluorine F 2 18,9980
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Historical refrigerant
  • Aerosol propellant (banned)

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Ozone depleting substance
  • ⚠ Potent greenhouse gas

Structure

SMILES

C(F)(F)(Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
gas
Masa molar
120,91 g/mol
Densidad
0,0054 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-157,7 °C
Punto de ebullición
-29,8 °C
Solubilidad
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).