Trichloroethylene

CAS Number: 79-01-6

Molecular Formula: C2HCl3

About Trichloroethylene

Trichloroethylene CAS 79-01-6 remains a pivotal chlorinated solvent in the industrial degreasing and textile processing sectors, where we function as a bulk chemical supplier providing 98% purity for heavy-duty metal cleaning applications. Ethylene trichloride serves as a vital feedstock in the fluorocarbon refrigerant...

Synonyms

Ethinyl Trichloride
Trichloride, Ethinyl
Trichloroethene
Trichloroethylene
Trielina

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Trichloroethylene Specifications

CAS Number

79-01-6

Molecular Formula

C2HCl3

Molecular Weight

131.39 g/mol

IUPAC Name

1,1,2-trichloroethene

Canonical SMILES

C(=C(Cl)Cl)Cl

InChI Key

XSTXAVWGXDQKEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C2HCl3/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H

CAS Number

79-01-6

Molecular Formula

C2HCl3

Molecular Weight

131.39 g/mol

IUPAC Name

1,1,2-trichloroethene

Canonical SMILES

C(=C(Cl)Cl)Cl

InChI Key

XSTXAVWGXDQKEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C2HCl3/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H

melting_point

-99 °F (NTP, 1992)

boiling_point

189 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)

solubility

less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)

density

1.46 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

logP

log Kow = 2.61

Molecular Weight

131.39 g/mol

Industrial Degreasing Agent

A heavy-duty chlorinated solvent primarily utilized for vapor and cold degreasing to remove oils, greases, and contaminants from metal parts in aerospace, automotive, and electronic manufacturing

Chemical Intermediate

A vital feedstock used as a precursor in the synthesis of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants, as well as a molecular-weight control agent in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Extraction Solvent

A high-purity solvent employed in laboratory and industrial processes for the extraction of organic compounds, fats, oils, and waxes from various matrices

Textile Processing Aid

A specialized scourant used in the textile industry for cleaning cotton and wool and as a carrier solvent in waterless dyeing and finishing operations.