1,1,2-Trichloroethane
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| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane File:1,1,2-trichloroethane-3D-vdW.png | |
| Chemical name | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane |
| Other names | 1,1,2-TCA vinyl trichloride beta-trichloroethane |
| Chemical formula | C2H3Cl3 |
| Molecular mass | 133.40 g/mol |
| CAS number | [79-00-5] |
| Density | 1.435 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | -37 °C |
| Boiling point | 110-115 °C |
| SMILES | ClC(Cl)CCl |
| NFPA 704 | Template:NFPA 704 |
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Overview
1,1,2-Trichloroethane, or 1,1,2-TCA, is an organochloride solvent with the molecular formula C2H3Cl3. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that does not dissolve in water, but is soluble in most organic solvents.
It is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,1-dichloroethane.
1,1,2-TCA is a central nervous system depressant and inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, unconsciousness, or cancer.