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Hexachloroethane, 99%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L14297.22

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Description

CAS: 67-72-1 | C2Cl6 | 236.72 g/mol

Hexachloroethane is used as catalyst in preparation of chlorosilanes from hydrosilanes. It is also used to investigate the transformation of hexachloroethane in natural waters and as reagent during polycondensation reaction of p-aminobenzoic acid. It is used as a source of chlorine in the chlorodehydroxylation of alcohols in the presence of triphenylphosphine.

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Applications
Hexachloroethane is used as catalyst in preparation of chlorosilanes from hydrosilanes. It is also used to investigate the transformation of hexachloroethane in natural waters and as reagent during polycondensation reaction of p-aminobenzoic acid. It is used as a source of chlorine in the chlorodehydroxylation of alcohols in the presence of triphenylphosphine.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 67-72-1
Molecular Formula C2Cl6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 236.72
MDL Number MFCD00000799
InChI Key VHHHONWQHHHLTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym hexachloroethane, perchloroethane, ethane, hexachloro, avlothane, carbon hexachloride, hexachlorethane, mottenhexe, distokal, distopan, distopin
PubChem CID 6214
ChEBI CHEBI:39227
SMILES ClC(Cl)(Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Specifications

Melting Point 185°C to 190°C (sublimation)
Density 2.091
Odor Camphor-like
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN3077
Beilstein 1740341
Merck Index 14,4679
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
IUPAC Name hexachloroethane
Formula Weight 236.74
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Hexachloroethane
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