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.

Pentachloroethane
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1,1,1,2,2-Pentachloroethane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.000.842
EC Number
  • 200-925-1
KEGG
RTECS number
  • KI6300000
UNII
UN number 1669
  • InChI=1S/C2HCl5/c3-1(4)2(5,6)7/h1H
    Key: BNIXVQGCZULYKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C2HCl5/c3-1(4)2(5,6)7/h1H
    Key: BNIXVQGCZULYKV-UHFFFAOYAS
  • C(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)(Cl)Cl
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
GHS labelling:
Danger
H351, H372, H411
P201, P202, P260, P264, P270, P273, P281, P308+P313, P314, P391, P405, P501
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
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).
Infobox references

References
  1. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0482". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).


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