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Carbon tetrachloride
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Carbon tetrachloride |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | CT;Carbon tetrachloride;Tetrachloromethane |
| Chinese name | 四氯化碳 |
| Chinese synonyms | CT;四氯甲烷;全氯甲烷 |
| Chemical category | Chlorinated Solvents |
| CAS No. | 56-23-5 |
| EINECS No. | 200-262-8 |
| Molecular formula | CCl4 |
| Molecular weight | 153.82 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.02%; acidity (as HCl) ≤0.001%; non-volatile matter ≤0.001%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with characteristic odor, insoluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents, non-flammable
Application scenarios
Chlorofluorocarbon production (historical), solvent, laboratory reagent, fire extinguishing agent (historical)