Tetrachlormethan
Tetrachlormethan, also known as carbon tetrachloride, is a chlorinated hydrocarbon with the formula CCl4. It is a colorless, dense, nonflammable liquid at room temperature, with a boiling point of 76.7°C, a density around 1.59 g/cm3, and it is immiscible with water. It has a sweet odor at high concentrations. It is produced industrially by chlorination of methane or by rearrangement of chlorinated methanes and is not naturally occurring in significant amounts.
Uses and production: Historically, carbon tetrachloride was a widely used solvent for fats, oils, waxes, and
Health and safety: Tetrachlormethan is highly toxic to humans. Inhalation or ingestion can cause liver and
Environmental and regulation: It is an ozone-depleting substance with chlorine atoms that contribute to ozone layer
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