Chloroform
Trichloromethane, Methane Trichloride
- CAS
- 67-66-3
- EC
- 200-663-8
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Plastics & Polymers
Chloroform (CAS 67-66-3) is a chlorinated solvent, also known as trichloromethane, that appears as a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet odor, and it is used in laboratories and pharmaceuticals as a solvent and intermediate and in the industrial production of refrigerants and fluoropolymers. It is a chlorinated solvent with moderate polarity and high density.
Chloroform
Applications
Used in laboratories and pharmaceuticals as a solvent and intermediate. Industrially, it serves in the production of refrigerants and fluoropolymers.
Safety & Risks
Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption; suspected carcinogen. Handle only under fume hood with protective equipment.
Packaging
Delivered in 200 L steel drums or 1,000 L IBC tanks. Store cool, dark, and tightly sealed.