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

• Melting Point: °C to 63°C
• Color: Colorless
• Assay Percent Range: >99.8%
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Beilstein: 1731042
• Solubility Information: Miscible in diethyl ether,oils,ligroin,alcohol,CCl4 and CS2.
• IUPAC Name: chloroform
• Formula Weight: 119.38
• Grade: Environmental
• 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
• Vapor Pressure: 210 hPa (158mm Hg) at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Chloroform

Safety and Handling

P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H302-H315-H319-H331-H335-H336-H351-H361d-H373

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