Molekula
Carbon tetrachloride
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Carbon tetrachloride is a dense, colorless liquid historically used as a solvent and in fire extinguishers, though its use is now limited due to toxicity. It is a halogenated hydrocarbon with the molecular formula CCl4, a molecular weight of 153.82 g/mol, and is stable at ambient temperatures. Its remaining uses are industrial: as a chemical intermediate for manufacturing other organic compounds, a solvent for oils, fats, resins and lacquers, and a metal degreasing agent. It is classified as dangerous due to health and environmental hazards. Molekula supplies Carbon tetrachloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 L — £560.00 per pack ex VAT · £672.00 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | 25 |
| Water | 0.03% max |
| Assay | 99.0% min |
| Acidity | 0.01% max |
| Trichloromethane | <0.3% |
| Tetrachloroethylene | <0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Odour | Sweet |
| Melting Point | -22.2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 76.7 °C |
| Density | 1.59 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | 793 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol, acetone; miscible with ethyl ether, benzene, chloroform |
| Vapour Pressure | 12.2 kPa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4601 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 2.83 |
Source: PubChem CID 5943 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 70872456 |
| CAS Number | 56-23-5 |
| IUPAC Name | tetrachloromethane |
| EC Number | 200-262-8 |
| Molecular Formula | CCl4 |
| Molecular Weight | 153.82 |
| Exact Mass | 153.8725 |
| SMILES | C(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl |
| InChIKey | VZGDMQKNWNREIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/CCl4/c2-1(3,4)5 |
| PubChem CID | 5943 |
| UN Number | UN1846 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29031400 |
| Tariff Code | 2903140000 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Benzinoform
- Carbon tet
- Carbona
- Necatorine
- Perchloromethane
- Tetrachloromethane
- Tetrafinol
- Tetrasol
- Univerm
- Vermoestricid
Frequently asked questions
What is carbon tetrachloride used for?
Carbon tetrachloride is primarily used as a solvent in chemical manufacturing and historically in dry cleaning, though its use is now limited due to health and environmental concerns.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of carbon tetrachloride?
The chemical formula is CCl4, and its molecular weight is 153.82 g/mol.
How should carbon tetrachloride be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature in a tightly sealed container, away from heat and incompatible materials.
What grade of carbon tetrachloride does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies carbon tetrachloride in reagent grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply carbon tetrachloride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply carbon tetrachloride in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a carbon tetrachloride order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with GHS standards.
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