Chlorotrifluoromethane

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

DFG MAK: 1000 ppm (4300 mg/m³)
DOT Classification:  2.2; Label: Nonflammable Gas

The Chlorotrifluoromethane with CAS registry number of 75-72-9 is also known as Trifluoromethyl chloride. The IUPAC name is Chloro(trifluoro)methane. It belongs to product categories of CFC; Refrigerants; Organics. Its EINECS registry number is 200-894-4. In addition, the formula is CClF₃ and the molecular weight is 104.46. This chemical is a colorless gas with sweet odor and should be stored in ventilated, cool and dry place.

Physical properties about Chlorotrifluoromethane are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.75; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.75; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.75; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 12.53; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 12.53; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 212.53; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 212.53; (8)Index of Refraction: 1.261; (9)Molar Refractivity: 11.98 cm³; (10)Molar Volume: 72.8 cm³; (11)Polarizability: 4.75×10^-24cm³; (12)Surface Tension: 11.4 dyne/cm; (13)Density: 1.434 g/cm³; (14)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 17.67 kJ/mol; (15)Vapour Pressure: 21000 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Chlorotrifluoromethane: it is prepared by reaction of dichlorodifluoromethane. Aluminum chloride is used as catalyst in the reaction. What's more, the reaction needs steps such as activation, disproportionation, separation and purification.

Uses of Chlorotrifluoromethane: it is used as refrigerant and blowing agent. It is used to produce C₂H₃(38)Cl by reaction with tetravinylstannane. The reaction occurs with irradiation at the temperature of 21.9 °C. The yield is about 95.8%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. As a chemical, it is harmful by inhalation. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. What's more, do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
1. Canonical SMILES: C(F)(F)(F)Cl
2. InChI: InChI=1S/CClF3/c2-1(3,4)5
3. InChIKey: AFYPFACVUDMOHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N