Perchloroethylene

C₂Cl₄

IUPAC: Tetrachloroethene

CAS: 127-18-4

Genel Bakış

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.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 4 35,4500

Elementel Bileşim

C
14,5%

Kullanımlar

  • Dry cleaning
  • Metal degreasing
  • Chemical intermediate

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Özellikler

Tür
organic
Hal
liquid
Molar Kütle
165,83 g/mol
Yoğunluk
1,6220 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
-22,3 °C
Kaynama Noktası
121,1 °C
Çözünürlük
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).