2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, also known as 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-chloroethane or Freon 133a, is an alkyl halide belonging to the category of hydrochlorofluorocarbons, having chemical formula F3C-CH2-Cl. Under standard conditions, it appears as a colorless gas, partially soluble in water. It is used as a refrigerant, as a solvent and as a reagent in organic synthesis.
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2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.830 |
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UN number | 1983 |
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C2H2ClF3 | |
Molar mass | 118.48 g/mol |
Appearance | Gas |
Density | 1.389 g/mol (liquid at 0 °C) |
Melting point | −105.3 °C (−157.5 °F; 167.8 K) |
Boiling point | 6.1 °C (43.0 °F; 279.2 K) |
0.89 g/l | |
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1.3092 (liquid at 0 °C) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It can be made by the reaction of trichloroethylene and hydrogen fluoride.
References
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