Cat Number: CHE79016

Trichloroethylene (TCE)

CAS Number

79-01-6

Synonyms

1-Chloro-2,2-dichloroethylene;
1,1-Dichloro-2-chloroethylene;
Acetylene Trichloride;
Anamenth;
HCC-1120;
TCE;
Trethylene;

Description

It is used mainly as a solvent to remove grease from metal parts, but it is also an ingredient in adhesives, paint removers, typewriter correction fluids, and spot removers. Trichloroethylene is not thought to occur naturally in the environment. However, it has been found in underground water sources and many surface waters as a result of the manufacture, use, and disposal of the chemical.

Molecular Weight

131.38

Molecular Formula

C2HCl3

EINECS

201-167-4

SMILES

C(=C(Cl)Cl)Cl

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point

86.7 ℃ (188.1 °F; 359.8 K)