Liquid Chloroform

About Liquid Chloroform

Liquid Chloroform is a clear, colorless, volatile organic compound widely used as a solvent and chemical intermediate in laboratories, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. It has a characteristic sweet odor and must be handled with strict safety precautions due to its toxic nature.

Chemical Information

• Chemical Name: Chloroform

• IUPAC Name: Trichloromethane

• Chemical Formula: CHCl

• Molecular Weight: 119.38 g/mol

• CAS Number: 67-66-3

Physical Properties

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

• Odor: Sweet, ether-like

• Boiling Point: 61C

• Melting Point: 63C

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; highly soluble in alcohol, ether, and many organic solvents

• Volatility: High

• Density: 1.48 g/cm

Key Features