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Trichloroethylene

anhydrous, contains 40 ppm diisopropylamine as stabilizer, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

TCE, Trichloroethene

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Linear Formula:
ClCH=CCl2
CAS Number:
79-01-6
Molecular Weight:
131.39
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
57649694
EC Number:
201-167-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1736782
MDL number:
MFCD00000838
Assay:
≥99%
Grade:
anhydrous
Bp:
86.7 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
61 mmHg ( 20 °C)

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InChI key

XSTXAVWGXDQKEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

SMILES string

Cl\C=C(\Cl)Cl

grade

anhydrous

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

61 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

770 °F

contains

40 ppm diisopropylamine as stabilizer

impurities

<0.002% water, <0.005% water (100 mL pkg)

evapn. residue

<0.0005%

refractive index

n20/D 1.476 (lit.)

bp

86.7 °C (lit.)

mp

−84.8 °C (lit.)

density

1.463 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Quality Level

100

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Muta. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

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closed cup - does not flash

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closed cup - does not flash

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79-01-6

CAS No.

79-01-6

CAS No.

79-01-6

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S Yamazaki et al.
Water research, 35(4), 1022-1028 (2001-03-10)
A recirculating system of aqueous trichloroethylene (TCE) solutions through the packed bed reactor with TiO2 pellets has been developed in order to mineralize TCE without difficulties for filtration and recovery of catalyst. The TiO2 pellets prepared by sol gel method
Anaerobic degradation of trichloroethylene in soil.
Kleopfer RD, et al.
Environmental Science & Technology, 19(3), 277-280 (1985)
E M Waters et al.
Journal of toxicology and environmental health, 2(3), 671-707 (1977-01-01)
Trichloroethylene (TCE) has been an industrial chemical of some importance for the past 50 years. First synthesized by Fischer in 1864, TCE has enjoyed considerable industrial usage as a degreaser and limited medical use as an inhalation anesthetic and analgesic.
Chlorinated Decreasing Solvents: Physical-Chemical Properties Affecting Aquifer Contamination and Remediation.
Jackson RE and Dwarakanath V.
Ground Water Monitoring & Remediation, 19(4), 102-110 (1999)
A L Teel et al.
Water research, 35(4), 977-984 (2001-03-10)
Contaminant degradation, stoichiometry, and role of hydroxyl radicals (OH*) in four Fenton's systems were investigated using trichloroethylene (TCE) as a model contaminant. A standard Fenton's system, a modified soluble iron system with a pulse input of hydrogen peroxide, and two
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