| Formula / Notation | C2HCl3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 79-01-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 131.38 |
| Melting Point | -99 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 189 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.46 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Trichloroethylene appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid having a chloroform-like odor. Denser than water and is slightly soluble in water. Noncombustible. Used as a solvent, fumigant, in the... |
| Also Known As | 1,1,2-trichloroethene; Trichloroethene; 79-01-6; 1,1,2-Trichloroethene; Ethinyl trichloride; 1,1,2-Trichloroethylene; Ethene, trichloro-; Ethylene trichloride; Germalgene; Westrosol |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Trichloroethylene?
Trichloroethylene can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts. It can cause developmental toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1,1,2-trichloroethene
Other Names / Synonyms: 1,1,2-trichloroethene; Trichloroethene; 79-01-6; 1,1,2-Trichloroethene; Ethinyl trichloride; 1,1,2-Trichloroethylene; Ethene, trichloro-; Ethylene trichloride; Germalgene; Westrosol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -99 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 189 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.46 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 131.38 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Trichloroethylene appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid having a chloroform-like odor. Denser than water and is slightly soluble in water. Noncombustible. Used as a solvent, fumigant, in the... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Trichloroethylene can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts. It can cause developmental toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Trichloroethylene is: C2HCl3