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Trichloroethylene |
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Chemical formula
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C2HCl3
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Also known as:
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TCE,
1,1,2-trichloroethylene, trichloran, trichloroethene
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Properties
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Mol. Wt.
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131.4
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B.P.
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86.7ºC
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Solubility
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TCE is slightly
soluble in water and miscible with common organic solvents.
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Description |
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It is a colourless, photoreactive liquid with a chloroform odour. |
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Uses |
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TCE is used in metal degreasing and as an extraction solvent for oils, fats, waxes. It is used in the manufacturing of decaffeinated coffee, spice oleoresins; and can be used as a solvent for cellulose esters and ethers. It is a coomon drycleaning agent. TCE is used in dyeing, and in the manufacturing of organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and insecticides. |
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