Organic Chemistry- Used as a reagent and intermediate in synthesis. Biochemical Research- Component in protein and nucleic acid studies. Pharmaceutical Research- Studied for sedative and hypnotic effects. Analytical Laboratories- Used in fluorescence and staining techniques. Chemical Industry- Intermediate for producing chlorinated compounds.

Its main purpose is to serve as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and as a reagent in biological and analytical research.

2 2 2-Trichloroethanol is a chlorinated alcohol mainly used in organic synthesis biochemical research and pharmaceutical applications. It is known as a metabolite of chloral hydrate and has sedative properties. Chlorinated alcohol. Soluble in water and organic solvents. Toxic mildly sedative and reactive in organic synthesis.