Chloroform is an organic compound with formula CHCl3. It is one of the four chloromethanes.The colorless, sweet-smelling, dense liquid is a trihalomethane, and is considered somewhat hazardous. Several million tons are produced annually as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants, but its use for refrigerants is being phased out
Different names of chloroform: Trichloromethane; Formyl trichloride; Methane trichloride; Methyl trichloride; Methenyl trichloride
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Molecular model of chloroform |
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Molecular geometry of chloroform |
Uses:
1.The vast majority of the chloroform produced in the United States is used to
make HCFC-22. The rest is produced for export and for miscellaneous uses.
2.Chloroform was used in the past as an extraction solvent for fats, oils,
greases, and other products; as a dry cleaning spot remover; in fire
extinguishers; as a fumigant; and as an anesthetic. However, chloroform is no
longer used in these products
3.Chloroform can be detected in blood, urine, and body tissues. However, these
methods are not very reliable because chloroform is rapidly eliminated from the
body, and the tests are not specific for chloroform.
4.It is also used as an anaesthetic agent for the minor surgery in simple way.
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