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Chloroform |
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Chemical formula
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CHCl3
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Also
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Trichloromethane
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Properties
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Mol.
Wt.
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119.38
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B.P.
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61°C
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Solubility
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It is soluble in water and
miscible with alcohol, benzene, hexane, acetone, diethyl ether, naphtha,
fixed and volatile oils.
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Description |
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Chloroform is a colourless clear mobile liquid that has an ethereal odour and sweet burning taste. |
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Uses |
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It is used to produce chlorodifluoromethane, a refrigerant and propellant. It is also used in the manufacture of fluorocarbon plastics, and as a solvent. Chloroform is an intermediate in the preparation of dyes, drugs, pesticides, and can be used as a fumigant and insecticide. It is also an ingredient in drugs and cosmetics. |
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