CAS Number: 79-01-6
Molecular Weight: 131.39
Linear Formula: ClCH=CCl2
Other Names: 1,1,2-Trichloroethene, 1,1-Dichloro- 2-Chloroethylene, 1-
Chloro-2,2- Dichloroethylene, Acetylene Trichloride, TCE, Trethylene,
Triclene, Tri, Trimar, Trilene, HCC-1120
The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a halocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is a clear non-flammable liquid with a sweet smell. It should not be confused with the similar 1,1,1- trichloroethane, which is commonly known as chlorothene.
The IUPAC name is trichloroethene.
Industrial abbreviations include TCE, trichlor, Trike, Tricky and tri. It has been sold under a variety of trade names. Under the trade names Trimar and Trilene, trichloroethylene was used as a volatile anesthetic and as an inhaled obstetrical analgesic in millions of patients.
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