Trichloroethylene
The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a halocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is a clear non-flammable liquid with a sweet smell. It should not be confused with the similar 1,1,1-trichloroethane, which is commonly known as chlorothene.
- CAS Number: 79-01-6
- Synonyms: 1,1,2-Trichloroethene; Trichloroethene; 1,1,2-Trichloroethylene; Algylen; Anamenth; Chlorilen; Chlorylen; Densinfluat; Ethinyl Trichloride; Ethylene Trichloride;
- Appearance: Clear Colourless Oil
- Molecular form: C2HCl3
- Mol. Weight: 131.39
- Storage: 2-8°C Refrigerator
- Shipping Conditions: Ambient
- Packaging, storage and transportation: 250kg in galvanized drum, with a net weight of 250kg; The drum cover shall be tightly sealed and shall not leak; Handle with care during loading and unloading, and do not impact to prevent package damage; It shall be stored in a ventilated and dry warehouse without water.
Description
Trichloroethylene is an effective solvent for a variety of organic materials. When it was first widely produced in the 1920s, trichloroethylene’s major use was to extract vegetable oils from plant materials such as soy, coconut, and palm. Other uses in the food industry included coffee decaffeination and the preparation of flavoring extracts from hops and spices. It has also been used for drying out the last bit of water for production of 100% ethanol.
Trichloroethylene is used as household cleaner, with trichloroethane it is used in most typewriter correction fluid. It is also used in wool-fabric scouring, as extractant for spice oleoresins. Intermediate in the production of pentachloroethane
Solubility
Soluble in water (1g/L at 20°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Light Sensitive to light. Handle and store under inert gas. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.
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Other names: 1,1,2-Trichloroethene, 1,1-Dichloro-2-Chloroethylene, 1-Chloro-2,2-Dichloroethylene, Acetylene Trichloride, TCE, Trethylene, Triclene, Tri, Trimar, Trilene, HCC-1120
The IUPAC name is trichloroethene. Industrial abbreviations include TCE, trichlor, Trike, Tricky and tri. It has been sold under a variety of trade names. Under the trade names Trimar and Trilene, trichloroethylene was used as a volatile anesthetic and as an inhaled obstetrical analgesic in millions of patients.
CAS: 79-01-6
Chemical Identifiers
CAS: 79-01-6
IUPAC Name: 1,1,2-trichloroethene
Molecular Formula: C2HCl3
InChI Key: XSTXAVWGXDQKEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: ClC=C(Cl)Cl
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 131.38
Synonym: trichloroethylene triasol ethinyl trichloride caswell no. 876 trilene TE-141 dow-tri tri-plus M trichlorethylene, tri tri trichlorethylene trichloraethylen, tri
Appearance (Color): Clear colorless
Form: Liquid
Refractive Index: 1.4750-1.4790 @ 20?C
Assay (GC): > 97.5% min
Product Code: JY2633689
CAS Number: 79-01-6
Product Format: Neat
Lot Number: JY2301081939
Expiry: 18/03/2026
Molecular Formula: C2 H Cl3
Molecular Weight: 131.39
Product Categories: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Trichloroethylene is a stable, low-boiling, colorless, photo reactive liquid with a chloroform-like odor. It will not attack the common metals, even in the presence of moisture. It is miscible with common organic solvents and slightly soluble in water.
Trichloroethylene is commonly used in metal degreasing and as a solvent for oils, fats, and waxes. It can also be considered a heat-exchange fluid and has applications in industries such as inks and dyes, electronics, paints and adhesives, and textiles.
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