Pentachloroethane
Pentachloroethane is a non-flammable but toxic chemical compound of chlorine, hydrogen, and carbon. It is used as a solvent for oil and grease, in metal cleaning, and in the separation of coal from impurities.
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| IUPAC name
1,1,1,2,2-pentachloroethane | |
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3D model (JSmol) |
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| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.842 |
PubChem CID |
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| UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C2HCl5 | |
| Molar mass | 202.09 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Sweetish, chloroform-like |
| Density | 1.68 g cm−3 |
| Melting point | −29 °C (−20 °F; 244 K) |
| Boiling point | 162 °C (324 °F; 435 K) |
| 0.05% (20°C)[1] | |
| Vapor pressure | 3 mmHg (20°C)[1] |
| -99.1·10−6 cm3/mol | |
| Hazards | |
EU classification (DSD) (outdated) |
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| R-phrases (outdated) | R11, R20, R23/24/25, R36/38, R39, R40, R48, R51 |
| S-phrases (outdated) | S23, S26, S36/37, S45, S61 |
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PEL (Permissible) |
none[1] |
REL (Recommended) |
Handle with care in the workplace[1] |
IDLH (Immediate danger) |
N.D.[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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References
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0482". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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