Chloroform, Environmental Grade, 99.8+%, stab. with ethanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Suitable For Pesticide Analysis, Environmental and GC Analysis

It is suitable for pesticide analysis, environmental and GC analysis. It is a commonly used laboratory solvent. It was previously used as an anesthetic. It is also used as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants. Chloroform was used in the past as an extraction solvent for fats, oils and greases. It is useful for the rapid and simple release of periplasmic proteins. The mixture of guanidinium thiocyanate-phenol-chloroform, plays an essential role in the RNA isolation process.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 67-66-3
• Molecular Formula: CHCl3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 119.37
• MDL Number: MFCD00000826
• InChI Key: HEDRZPFGACZZDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trichloromethane, formyl trichloride, methane, trichloro, trichloroform, methane trichloride, methenyl trichloride, methyl trichloride, trichlormethan, chloroforme, cloroformio
• PubChem CID: 6212
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35255
• SMILES: ClC(Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: °C to 63°C
• Color: Colorless
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Density: 1.492
• Boiling Point: 60.5°C to 61.5°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Ignition Point: 982°C (1800°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.446
• Assay Percent Range: >99.8%
• Vapor Pressure: 210 hPa (158mm Hg) at 20°C
• Beilstein: 1731042
• Solubility Information: Miscible in diethyl ether,oils,ligroin,alcohol,CCl4 and CS2.
• IUPAC Name: chloroform
• Formula Weight: 119.38
• Grade: Environmental
• Chemical Name or Material: Chloroform

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Chloroform, Environmental Grade

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only