Etanüülkloriidiga

Etanüülkloriidiga is the Estonian term for chloroethane. Chloroethane, also known as ethyl chloride, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H5Cl. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a sweet odor. It is highly volatile and flammable. Historically, chloroethane was used as a refrigerant and as a local anesthetic. Its anesthetic properties are due to its ability to cool the skin rapidly upon evaporation, causing a temporary numbing effect. This property led to its use as a spray-on anesthetic for minor medical procedures and in sports injuries.

However, due to its flammability, potential toxicity, and the availability of safer alternatives, its medical applications have largely been discontinued. Chloroethane is still used as a precursor in the synthesis of other organic chemicals, such as tetraethyllead, which was formerly used as a gasoline additive, and ethylcellulose. It can also be used as a solvent for certain substances. Exposure to chloroethane can cause central nervous system depression, leading to symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, and in severe cases, unconsciousness. It can also irritate the skin and eyes. Environmental concerns also exist regarding its potential to deplete the ozone layer, although its ozone depletion potential is lower than that of some other chlorinated compounds.