Pentachloroethane

Description

Pentachloroethane · CAS 76-01-7 · C2HCl5. UNII QOJ9TH7LDL. Boiling Point: 324 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 162.0 °C; Boiling Point: 162 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	76-01-7
PubChem CID	6419
Molecular formula	C2HCl5
IUPAC name	1,1,1,2,2-pentachloroethane
UNII (FDA)	QOJ9TH7LDL

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	202.3
XLogP3	3.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	0
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	201.849138
Monoisotopic Mass	199.852089
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	7
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	324 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	162.0 °C
Boiling Point	162 °C
Boiling Point	162 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Boiling Point	322 °F
Melting Point	-20 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-28.78 °C
Melting Point	-29 °C
Melting Point	-20 °F
Solubility	In water, 4.90X10+2 mg/L at 25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Pentachloroethane appears as a colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. May irritate skin and eyes. Used as a solvent.
• Liquid
• Colorless liquid with a sweetish, chloroform-like odor; [NIOSH]
• COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• Colorless liquid with a sweetish, chloroform-like odor.
• COLORLESS LIQUID

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H351, H372, H411, H302 (56.5%), H336, H401

Documented Uses

• Used as a metal degreaser, dry cleaning agent, fumigant, timber drying agent, to separate impurities from coal, and as a solvent for chemicals, rubbers, resins, and gums; [HSDB] Used as a chemical intermediate and in soil sterilization; [NTP]
• Metal Degreasing [Category: Clean]
• Solvent for oil & grease in metal cleaning; separation of coal from impurities.
• Also used for separation of coal from impurities by density difference.
• Pentachloroethane is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, certain cellulose ethers, resins and gums. Pentachloroethane is also used as a drying agent for timber /immersed in it/ at temperatures greater than 100 °C.
• ... Uses for pentachloroethane as a solvent (cellulose derivatives, rubbers, and resins) are insignificant.

Synonyms

PENTACHLOROETHANE; 76-01-7; 1,1,1,2,2-Pentachloroethane; Pentalin; Ethane pentachloride; Ethane, pentachloro-; Pentacloroetano; Pentachloraethan; Pentachlorethane; Pentachloorethaan; RCRA waste number U184; DTXSID7021104; NCI-C53894; QOJ9TH7LDL; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 598300; 1,1,1,2,2-Pentachloro-ethane

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Pentachloroethane?

CAS 76-01-7; molecular formula C2HCl5; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Pentachloroethane known by?

PENTACHLOROETHANE, 76-01-7, 1,1,1,2,2-Pentachloroethane, Pentalin, Ethane pentachloride, Ethane, pentachloro-.

Is Pentachloroethane classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H351, H372, H411, H302, H336.

What are the key physical properties of Pentachloroethane?

Boiling Point: 324 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 162.0 °C; Boiling Point: 162 °C; Boiling Point: 162 °C @760 [mm Hg].

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