115-20-8 Ethanol,2,2,2-trichloro-

Name: Ethanol,2,2,2-trichloro-
Synonyms: (Hydroxymethyl)trichloromethane;2,2,2-Trichloroethanol; 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl alcohol; NSC 66407;Trichlorethanol; Trichloroethanol; b,b,b-Trichloroethanol
CAS Number:115-20-8
Molecular Formula:C2H3 Cl3 O
Molecular Weight:149.40
EINECS:204-071-0
Density:1.557
Boiling Point:151 ºC
Flash Point:88 ºC
Safety Description:Poison by intravenous and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion and rectal routes. Human mutation data reported. Explosive reaction with concentrated sodium hydroxide solutions. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl⁻. Used as an hypnotic and anesthetic. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ALIPHATIC.
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