CHLOROFORM

CHARATERISTICS

• It is also known as tri chloromethane and is a colorless and vaporizing aqueous crystal
• Its taste is sweet and has a distinct smell.
• It has to keep away from light

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in alcohol, ether, carbon di sulfide, benzene, and carbon tetra chloride

DENSITY

• 1.485

BOILING POINT

61.2 ⁰C

FREEZING POINT

-63.5 ⁰C

SOURCE

• It is obtained by the reaction of chlorinated lime and ethanol

PRECAUTION

• It is poisonous in edible form
• It is not flammable but can catch fire on higher temperature

• Its long-term and excessive use can prove to be dangerous
• It can cause cancer when used in medicines
• Its use is prohibited in tooth paste, cough medicine, cosmetics, and food products.

chloroform uses

• Fluorocarbon plastics, solvent, and adhesives manufacturing.