Perchloroethylene

C₂Cl₄

IUPAC: Tetrachloroethene

CAS: 127-18-4

개요

Perchloroethylene (perc) is the dominant solvent in the dry cleaning industry, used by about 85% of dry cleaners. It is being phased down due to health concerns.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Chlorine Cl 4 35.4500

원소 구성

C
14.5%

용도

  • Dry cleaning
  • Metal degreasing
  • Chemical intermediate

흥미로운 사실

  • The characteristic smell of dry-cleaned clothes comes from residual perchloroethylene

안전

  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen
  • ⚠ CNS depressant
  • ⚠ Groundwater contaminant

Structure

SMILES

C(=C(Cl)Cl)(Cl)Cl

성질

유형
organic
상태
liquid
몰 질량
165.83 g/mol
밀도
1.6220 g/cm³
녹는점
-22.3 °C
끓는점
121.1 °C
용해도
0.15 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
165.8725
XLogP
3.4
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
55.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perchloroethylene?
Perchloroethylene (C₂Cl₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Tetrachloroethene.
What is the molecular weight of Perchloroethylene?
Perchloroethylene has a molar mass of 165.83 g/mol.
What state is Perchloroethylene at room temperature?
Perchloroethylene is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Perchloroethylene organic or inorganic?
Perchloroethylene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Perchloroethylene?
Perchloroethylene (C₂Cl₄) is composed of Carbon (C), Chlorine (Cl).