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

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H331-H335-H336-H351-H361d-H373
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 6.1, Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	200-663-8
RTECSNumber	FS9100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only