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Trifluoromethane, also known as fluoroform, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CF3H. It is a colorless gas with a sweet odor. Trifluoromethane is one of the simplest trifluoromethyl compounds.

Trifluoromethane was first synthesized in 1902 by Emil Knoevenagel, a German chemist. It is a byproduct of the synthesis of fluoropolymers and fluorocarbon refrigerants. The industrial production of trifluoromethane involves the reaction of hydrogen fluoride with chloroform in the presence of a catalyst.

Trifluoromethane has both physical and chemical properties that make it useful in various applications. It has a low boiling point of -78.1 degrees Celsius and a high critical temperature of 225.3 degrees Celsius. The compound is highly electronegative due to the halogen atoms, which results in its application as a polar solvent in specialized analytical procedures and as a propellant in aerosol canisters.

The trifluoromethyl group, CF3, is a widely used functional group in organic synthesis, and trifluoromethane has been studied for its potential use as a precursor to trifluoromethylated compounds. However, trifluoromethane is also a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential of 8700, making it a significant contributor to climate change.

Due to its environmental concerns, the production and use of trifluoromethane are regulated in many countries. Despite its environmental drawbacks, trifluoromethane remains an important compound in various industrial processes and analytical procedures, and its study continues to be a subject of ongoing research in the fields of chemistry and environmental science.