1,1,2-Trichloroethane: Overview
Description
1,1,2-Trichloroethane is a colourless liquid solvent with a sweet odour. It is nonflammable and mostly insoluble in water. It is a liquid at room temperature, but some will evaporate giving a sweet ether like odour.
Substance details
Substance name: 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
CASR number: 79-00-5
Molecular formula: C2H3Cl3
Synonyms: Vinyl trichloride; beta-trichloride; 1,2,2-Trichloroethane; ethane trichloride.
Physical properties
Melting Point: -36.5°C
Boiling Point: 113.8°C
Specific Gravity: 1.4416
Vapour Density: 1.067
Chemical properties
1,1,2-Trichloroethane is a colourless liquid solvent with a sweet odour. It is nonflammable and mostly insoluble in water. It is a liquid at room temperature, but some will evaporate giving a sweet ether like odour.
Further information
The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) holds data for all sources of 1,1,2-Trichloroethane in Australia.
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