Perchloroethylene

C₂Cl₄

IUPAC: Tetrachloroethene

CAS: 127-18-4

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Massa atômica
Carbon	C	2	12,0110
Chlorine	Cl	4	35,4500

Composição elemental

Carbon ×2

14,5%

Chlorine ×4

85,5%

Usos

• Dry cleaning
• Metal degreasing
• Chemical intermediate

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

⚠ Possible carcinogen
⚠ CNS depressant
⚠ Groundwater contaminant

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo: organic
Estado: liquid
Massa molar: 165,83 g/mol
Densidade: 1,6220 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão: -22,3 °C
Ponto de ebulição: 121,1 °C
Solubilidade: 0.15 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 165,8725
XLogP: 3,4
TPSA: 0,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 0
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 6
Complexity: 55,0

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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).