Perchloroethylene

C₂Cl₄

IUPAC: Tetrachloroethene

CAS: 127-18-4

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Chlorine Cl 4 35.4500

元素组成

C
14.5%

用途

  • Dry cleaning
  • Metal degreasing
  • Chemical intermediate

趣味知识

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

安全性

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

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
liquid
摩尔质量
165.83 g/mol
密度
1.6220 g/cm³
熔点
-22.3 °C
沸点
121.1 °C
溶解度
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).