Tetrachloromethane

CCl₄

IUPAC: Tetrachloromethane

CAS: 56-23-5

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Chlorine Cl 4 35.4500

मूलीय संरचना

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

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

Structure

SMILES

C(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
153.82 g/mol
घनत्व
1.5870 g/cm³
गलनांक
-22.9 °C
क्वथनांक
76.7 °C
घुलनशीलता
0.8 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
153.8725
XLogP
2.8
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
19.0

अन्य नाम

Carbon tetrachloride

Frequently Asked Questions

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