CHClFCF3

CHClFCF3, also known as chlorodifluorobromoethane, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CHClFCF3. It belongs to the class of halocarbons, specifically a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC). This compound is a colorless gas at room temperature and pressure. Its chemical structure features a central carbon atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a fluorine atom, and a trifluoromethyl group (CF3). The presence of chlorine and fluorine atoms in the molecule is characteristic of halocarbons.

CHClFCF3 has found limited industrial applications. Historically, some HCFCs have been used as refrigerants, blowing agents, and solvents. However, due to their ozone-depleting potential and contribution to global warming, the production and use of many HCFCs are being phased out under international agreements like the Montreal Protocol. Specific information regarding the widespread use or significant environmental impact of CHClFCF3 itself is less extensively documented compared to more common HCFCs. Further research would be needed to detail its precise historical applications and any specific environmental considerations associated with its release.