Chloroform (stabilized with 2-Methyl-2-butene) PurReagent, >=99.5 %

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  CHCl3
Molecular Weight:  119.38 g/mol
CAS Number: 67-66-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 160 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.445
B pt. 61°C
M pt. -63 °C
Density 1.492 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H331, H302, H315, H319, H361, H370, H372, H341, H351, H336 , H402, H410
Precautionary Statement  P501, P273, P270, P202, P260, P201, P271, P264, P280 P302 + P352, P391, P337 + P313, P305 + P351 + P338 P308 + P311, P362 + P364, P332 + P313, P301 + P312 + P330, P304 + P340 + P311, P403 + P233, P405
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29031300
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
UN Number 1888

Description

Application
Chloroform is used in chemical laboratories for extracting and purifying compounds in the production of refrigerants and other chemicals and as a solvent in some industrial processes. Its use as a medical anesthetic has been discontinued in most countries because of safety concerns.

Purpose
The purpose of chloroform is to act as a solvent for dissolving certain substances and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of other compounds. It is also used in research and laboratory work.

General Description
Chloroform is a colorless sweet-smelling liquid . It is a volatile organic compound that was once widely used as an anesthetic but is now used mainly in laboratories and industry.