CAS 71-55-6: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Description:1,1,1-Trichloroethane, with the CAS number 71-55-6, is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet odor. It is classified as a chlorinated hydrocarbon and is primarily used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including degreasing and cleaning. The chemical formula for 1,1,1-Trichloroethane is C2HCl3, indicating that it contains two carbon atoms, three chlorine atoms, and three hydrogen atoms. This compound is non-flammable and has a relatively low boiling point, making it effective for vapor degreasing processes. However, it is also recognized for its potential health hazards, including effects on the central nervous system and possible carcinogenicity, leading to restrictions on its use in many countries. Environmental concerns are significant as well, as 1,1,1-Trichloroethane can contribute to ozone depletion. Proper handling and disposal are essential to mitigate its impact on human health and the environment.
Formula:C2H3Cl3
InChI:InChI=1S/C2H3Cl3/c1-2(3,4)5/h1H3
InChI key:InChIKey=UOCLXMDMGBRAIB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:ClC(Cl)(Cl)C
- Synonyms:
- 1,1,1-Trichloraethan
- 1,1,1-Trichlorethan
- 1,1,1-Trichlorethane
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
- 1,1,1-Tricloroetano
- 1,1,1-trichloroethan
- 1,1,1-トリクロロエタン
- Aerothene TT
- Cf 2
- Chloroform, Methyl
- See more synonyms
- Chloroforme méthylique
- Chlorotene
- Chlorothene
- Chlorothene NU
- Chlorothene SM
- Chlorothene VG
- Chlorten
- Cleanite
- Cloroformio, Metil
- Ethana NU
- F 140a
- Genklene LB
- HCC 140a
- Ici-Cf 2
- Inhibisol
- Methyl Chloroform
- Methylchloroform
- Methyltrichloromethane
- Metilcloroformio
- Metilcloroformo
- Nsc 9367
- TCA
- Tafclean
- Three One A
- Three One S
- Trichlorethan, 1,1,1-
- Trichloroethan 1,1,1-
- Trichloroethane
- Trichloroethane, 1,1,1-
- Trichloromethylmethane
- Tricloroetano 1,1,1-
- Tricloroethane
- α-T
- α-Trichloroethane
- メチルクロロホルム
- Ethane, 1,1,1-trichloro-
- 1,1,1-Tricloroetano [Italian]
- CCRIS 1290
- UN 2831
- RCRA waste no. U226
- Caswell No. 875
- Dowclene LS
- EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 081201
- alpha-Trichloroethane
- Trichloro-1,1,1-ethane
- 1,1,1-TCE
- BRN 1731614
- 4-01-00-00138 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
- Chlorothene, inhibited
- RCRA waste number U226
- AI3-02061
- alpha-T
- Solvent 111
- UNII-113C650IR1
- HSDB 157
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane [UN2831] [Poison]
- Trichloro-1,1,1-ethane [French]
- UN2831
- 1,1,1-Trichloraethan [German]
- Tcea
- NCI-C04626
- Baltana
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane-surfactants-butane-propane
- 1,1,1-Trichlor-ethan
- 1,1,1-trichloroethane(methylchloroform)
- 1,1,1-Trichloorethaan
- aerothenett
- 1,1,1-trichloroethane(tcea)
- 1,1,1-trichloro-ethan