Tetraclorometano

CCl₄

IUPAC: Tetrachloromethane

CAS: 56-23-5

Descripción general

Carbon tetrachloride is a dense, colorless liquid that was once widely used as a dry cleaning solvent and fire extinguisher fluid. Due to its ozone-depleting potential and liver toxicity, its use has been heavily restricted by the Montreal Protocol.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Carbono C 1 12,0110
Cloro Cl 4 35,4500

Composición elemental

C
7,8%
Cl
92,2%

Usos

  • Refrigerant precursor
  • Solvent (now restricted)
  • Fire extinguisher (historical)
  • Lava lamp ingredient

Datos curiosos

  • Once sold as a household product under brand names for fire extinguishing and dry cleaning

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic to liver and kidneys
  • ⚠ Ozone-depleting substance
  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen
  • ⚠ Banned for most consumer uses

Estructura

SMILES

C(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
153,82 g/mol
Densidad
1,5870 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-22,9 °C
Punto de ebullición
76,7 °C
Solubilidad
0.8 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
153,8725
XLogP
2,8
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
5
Complejidad
19,0

También conocido como

Carbon tetrachloride

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tetraclorometano?
Tetraclorometano (CCl₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Tetrachloromethane.
What is the molecular weight of Tetraclorometano?
Tetraclorometano has a molar mass of 153.823 g/mol.
What state is Tetraclorometano at room temperature?
Tetraclorometano is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Tetraclorometano organic or inorganic?
Tetraclorometano is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Tetraclorometano?
Tetraclorometano (CCl₄) is composed of Carbono (C), Cloro (Cl).