Tetrachloroethylene

Tetrachloroethylene

CAS Number
127-18-4
Molecular Formula
C2Cl4

About Tetrachloroethylene

Perchloroethylene (CAS 127-18-4) remains the primary solvent for the United States dry-cleaning industry, where a 98% industrial grade purity is essential for superior solvency of oils and greases while navigating stringent EPA regulatory compliance and the adoption of closed-loop recovery systems. PCE serves as a crit...

Synonyms

  • Perchlorethylene
  • Perchloroethylene
  • Tetrachlorethylene
  • Tetrachloroethene
  • Tetrachloroethylene
View all

Tetrachloroethylene Specifications

CAS Number
127-18-4
Molecular Formula
C2Cl4
Molecular Weight
165.83 g/mol
IUPAC Name
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethene
Canonical SMILES
C(=C(Cl)Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChI Key
CYTYCFOTNPOANT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C2Cl4/c3-1(4)2(5)6
melting_point
-2 °F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
250 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
solubility
less than 0.1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992)
density
1.63 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
logP
log Kow = 3.40
viscosity
0.932 at 15 °C; 0.839 at 25 °C; 0.657 at 50 °C; 0.534 at 75 °C. Vapor
Molecular Weight
165.83 g/mol

Dry Cleaning Solvent

A primary synthetic solvent widely utilized in the commercial laundry industry for its ability to effectively remove fats, greases, waxes, and oils from fabrics without causing shrinkage or damage to natural and synthetic fibers

Metal Degreasing Agent

A versatile industrial solvent used in vapor and liquid forms to clean metal parts and automotive components by dissolving organic compounds such as pitches, waxes, and lubricants

Chemical Intermediate

A critical feedstock and building block employed in the large-scale synthesis of fluorocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons, and hydrofluorocarbons, as well as other chlorinated organic chemicals

Laboratory Reagent

A high-purity solvent suitable for analytical applications including HPLC, FTIR, and NMR spectroscopy, as well as for routine chemical synthesis, extraction, and critical labware cleaning.

  1. Perchlorethylene
  2. Perchloroethylene
  3. Tetrachlorethylene
  4. Tetrachloroethene
  5. Tetrachloroethylene

Tetrachloroethylene FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

US Availability

US Facility Inventory

Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

US Regulatory & Quality Information

TSCA status*

US SDS / HazCom*

GHS classification*

ISO 9001:2015 site*

DOT shipping classification*

FDA status*

EPA status*

California Prop 65*

Reliable US supply chain

Regulatory compliance

On-time delivery

Technical expert support

Rounded Top

Explore Industrial Chemicals Portfolio

Rosin Modified Phenolic resins

CAS No 68082-96-2

Rosin Modified Phenolic resins

Category

Industrial Polymers

Sub-Category

Rosin-Based Resins & Binders

DescriptionOur Rosin Modified Phenolic Resins are high-performance complex polymers engineered through the cond...

View Product
Rosin Modified Maleic Resins

CAS No 94581-16-5

Rosin Modified Maleic Resins

Category

Industrial Polymers

Sub-Category

Rosin-Based Resins & Binders

DescriptionOur Rosin Modified Maleic Resins are high-melting thermoplastic resins engineered through the precis...

View Product
Phenol Formaldehyde Resins (Can Coatings)

CAS No 68002-19-7

Category

Industrial Polymers

Sub-Category

Metal Packaging & Can Coatings

DescriptionOur Phenol Formaldehyde Resins are high-performance thermosetting polymers specifically engineered f...

View Product
Hard Ketone Aldehyde Resins (Pigment paste)

CAS No 25054-06-2

Category

Industrial Polymers

Sub-Category

Specialty Pigment Binders & Synthetic Resins

DescriptionOur Hard Ketone Aldehyde Resins are condensation polymers specifically developed for the ink, coatin...

View Product