Chloroform
General Product Information
| Article | Chloroform |
| Synonyms | Trichloromethane |
| CAS No. | 67-66-3 |
| EEG No. | 602-006-04-4 |
| EINECS No. | 200-663-8 |
| IMO | 6.1 |
| Tariff Code | 29031300 |
| UN No. | 1888 |
| VLG/ADR | 6.1, III |
Description
Chloroform is a colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic sweetish odor. It is mainly used as a solvent in various industrial and laboratory applications. Chloroform is an important solvent for a wide range of organic substances and plays a crucial role in the Chemical Industry.
Characteristics
- Odor: Sweat.
- Hygroscopic: No.
- Light-sensitive: Can therefore be converted into hazardous compounds, such as phosgene, over time.
- Color: Colorless.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in a wide range of solvents, such as ethanol, ether, and gasoline, but it is moderately soluble in water.
- Volatile substance with a relatively low boiling point.
- Shape: Liquid.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | CHCl3 |
| Molar Weight | 119,38 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -63,5°C |
| Boiling Point | 61,2°C |
| Density | 1.489 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | – |
Applications
Chloroform is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Solvent
Chloroform is widely used as a solvent for lipids, alkaloids, and other organic compounds. It is commonly used in laboratories for extraction and separation applications.
2. Chemical Industry
Chloroform plays a role at the production of fluorocarbon compounds, such as certain refrigerant gases (e.g., Freon).
3. Test & Analysis Tools
Chloroform is used in chromatography and other analytical techniques to separate and isolate substances.
4. Dyeing & Extractions
It is also used in the textile industry for dyeing and in the extraction of certain plant substances.
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Chloroform
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Chloroform of the National Library of Medicine by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
- Wikipedia – Chloroform