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Tetrachloroethylene
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Tetrachloroethylene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon primarily used as a dry cleaning solvent and a chemical intermediate in industrial manufacturing. It is identified by CAS number 127-18-4 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Tetrachloroethylene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90031015
- CAS Number
- 127-18-4
- IUPAC Name
- 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethene
- EC Number
- 204-825-9
- Molecular Formula
- C2Cl4
- Molecular Weight
- 165.8
- Exact Mass
- 165.8725
- SMILES
- C(=C(Cl)Cl)(Cl)Cl
- InChIKey
- CYTYCFOTNPOANT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2Cl4/c3-1(4)2(5)6
- PubChem CID
- 31373
Synonyms
- 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethylene
- Ankilostin
- Didakene
- Ethene, tetrachloro-
- Ethylene tetrachloride
- Perc
- Perchlorethylene
- Perchloroethylene
- Tetrachlorethylene
- Tetrachloroethene
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Odour
- Ether-like odor
- Melting Point
- -22.2 °C
- Boiling Point
- 121.2 °C
- Density
- 1.6230 g/cm³ at 20 °C
- Water Solubility
- 206 mg/L at 25 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 1.9 kPa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.5053
- log P (octanol/water)
- 3.40
Source: PubChem CID 31373 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tetrachloroethylene used for?
Tetrachloroethylene is primarily used as a solvent for dry cleaning, metal degreasing, and as a chemical intermediate in the production of fluorocarbons.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Tetrachloroethylene?
The chemical formula is C2Cl4 and the molecular weight is 165.83 g/mol.
How should Tetrachloroethylene be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed containers, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.
What grade of Tetrachloroethylene is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific purity grades currently in stock for your application.
Can Molekula supply Tetrachloroethylene in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Tetrachloroethylene in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.