[L14759] CAS 67-66-3 | Chloroform, ethanol-free, 99+%, stab. with ca 50 ppm amylene

CAS : 67-66-3
UN# : UN1888
MDL : MFCD00000826
Hazard Class : 6.1
EINECS : 200-663-8
Packing Group : III

Other name :

Trichloromethane

Chemical Properties

Formula : CHCl3
Formula weight : 119.38
Melting Point : -63°
Boiling Point : 60.5-61.5°
Density : 1.492
Refractive Index : 1.4460
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Liquid
Solubility : Miscible with diethyl ether, oils, ligroin, alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride and carbondisulfide.Slightly miscible with water.

Applications

Chloroform 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.

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H351-H373-H302-H315Suspected of causing cancer.May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.Harmful if swallowed.Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statements : P260-P280-P302+P352-P321-P405-P501aDo not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.Specific treatment (see label).Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Beilstein : 1731042Merck : 14,2141
UN# : UN1888