Pentachloroethane

Pentachloroethane is a chemical compound of chlorine, hydrogen, and carbon with the chemical formula C2HCl5. It is non-flammable and used as a solvent for oil and grease, in metal cleaning, and in the separation of coal from impurities.

Pentachloroethane
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
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:
GHS08: Health hazardGHS09: Environmental hazard
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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