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Trichloroethylene

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Molecular structure for Trichloroethylene

Chemical identity

English nameTrichloroethylene
English synonymsTrichloroethylene;TCE;Trichloroethene
Chinese name三氯乙烯
Chinese synonymsTCE;三氯乙烯;无水三氯乙烯
Chemical categoryChlorinated Solvents
CAS No.79-01-6
EINECS No.201-167-4
Molecular formulaC2HCl3
Molecular weight131.39
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.02%; acidity (as HCl) ≤0.001%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; non-volatile matter ≤0.001%

Performance characteristics

Colorless transparent liquid with chloroform-like odor, non-flammable, miscible with most organic solvents

Application scenarios

Metal degreasing agent, dry cleaning, extractant, organic synthesis, refrigerant