Trichloroethane
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Trichloroethane can refer to either of two isomer
ic chemical compounds:
Isomer
In chemistry, isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. Isomers do not necessarily share similar properties, unless they also have the same functional groups. There are many different classes of isomers, like stereoisomers, enantiomers, geometrical...
ic chemical compounds:
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane1,1,1-TrichloroethaneThe organic compound 1,1,1-trichloroethane, also known as methyl chloroform, is a chloroalkane. This colourless, sweet-smelling liquid was once produced industrially in large quantities for use as a solvent...
(methyl chloroform) - 1,1,2-Trichloroethane1,1,2-Trichloroethane1,1,2-Trichloroethane, or 1,1,2-TCA, is an organochloride solvent with the molecular formula C2H3Cl3. It is a colourless, sweet-smelling liquid that does not dissolve in water, but is soluble in most organic solvents...
(vinyl trichloride)