Trichlorofluoromethane
Also known as Fluorotrichloromethane, trichloro(fluoro)methane, Trichloromonofluoromethane
Key facts
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- Appearance
- Volatile liquid or gas
- Melting point
- -110.4 °C
- Boiling point
- 23.7 °C
- Density
- Liquid density: 1.476 g/ml at 25 °C
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water
- HS code
- 290377
- Category
- Refrigerants and blowing agents
- UN number
- UN 1956
What is Trichlorofluoromethane?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Trichlorofluoromethane is a one-carbon compound that is methane in which the hydrogens have been replaced by three chlorine and one fluorine atom. It has a role as a NMR solvent, a NMR chemical shift reference compound, an environmental contaminant and a refrigerant. It is a chlorofluorocarbon and a halomethane.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- trichloro(fluoro)methane
- CAS number
- 75-69-4 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 200-892-3
- Molecular formula
- CCl3F
- UNII
- 990TYB331R
- MDL number
- MFCD00000784
- InChIKey
- CYRMSUTZVYGINF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/CCl3F/c2-1(3,4)5
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C(F)(Cl)(Cl)Cl
Synonyms
- Fluorotrichloromethane
- trichloro(fluoro)methane
- Trichloromonofluoromethane
- Fluorochloroform
- Algofrene type 1
- Freon MF
- Arcton 9
- Eskimon 11
- Trichlorofluorocarbon
- FREON 11
- Refrigerant 11
- Isotron 11
- Arcton 11
- Frigen 11
- Monofluorotrichloromethane
- Electro-CF 11
- Ledon 11
- Isceon 131
- Fluorocarbon 11
- Propellant 11
- Freon HE
- Chladone 11
- Genetron 11SBA
- Daiflon 11
- Daiflon S 1
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- Kaltron 11
- Khladon 11
- Frigen 11A
- Methane, trichlorofluoro-
- Freon 11A
- Dymel 11
- Fluon 11
- Halon 11
- Frigen S 11
- F 11 (halocarbon)
- Trichloromethyl fluoride
- Halocarbon 11
- Methane, fluorotrichloro-
- Refrigerant R 11
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Volatile liquid or gasexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | In concentration of less than 20% (by volume in air), trichlorofluoromethane is odorless, in higher concentration, its odor is mild and somewhat ethereal.exp.Measured value |
| Melting point | -110.4 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 23.7 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | Liquid density: 1.476 g/ml at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Autoignition temperature | Not flammableexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Insoluble in waterexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 803 mm Hg at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 137.37 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 135.905 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 2.28calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 5calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H312Harmful in contact with skin.
- H420Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Precautionary statements (7)
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P317Get medical help.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- P502Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling.
- UN number
- UN 1956
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Reference: Montreal Protocol Annex A Group I controlled substance
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
The active ingredient is no longer contained in any registered pesticide products ... "cancelled.".
In refrigeration machinery requiring a refrigerant effective at negative pressures, as aerosol propellant (Former use).
Solvent, fire extinguishers, chemical intermediate, blowing agent (Former).
Roles
- NMR chemical shift reference compound
- NMR solvent
- environmental contaminant
- reference compound
- refrigerant
- solvent
Functional uses
- Refrigerants
How it is made
Carbon tetrachloride is reacted with antimony trifluoride in the presence of a small quantity of antimony pentachloride. The reaction produces a mixture of CCl3F and CCl2F2, which is readily separable by fractional distillation.
From carbon tetrachloride and hafnium, in the presence of fluorinating agents such as antimony tri- and penta-fluoride.
Carbon tetrachloride + hydrogen fluoride (Halogen exchange, coproduced with dichlorodifluormethane)
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Trichlorofluoromethane is controlled. Only documented suppliers can list it, and buyers must upload a valid licence with their request. Every request is reviewed before suppliers see it.
Licensed buyers only, every enquiry is reviewed by our compliance team.
Reference: Montreal Protocol Annex A Group I controlled substance
Our policy on controlled substancesAgriculture and environment
- Ozone depleting substance (Montreal Protocol)
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Trichlorofluoromethane is traded under.
Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens not elsewhere…
- China78.9%
- United States7.6%
- Saudi Arabia5.2%
- United States39.5%
- Japan13.7%
- Austria13.1%
The HS code shown for Trichlorofluoromethane is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Salt and hydrate forms
Records that share this compound as their parent
Similar structures
Nearest neighbours by Morgan fingerprint Tanimoto similarity
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