Chloropentafluoroethane
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Chloropentafluoroethane is a chlorofluorocarbon once used as a refrigerant. Its production and consumption has been banned since January 1, 1996 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting potential.[1]
| Chloropentafluoroethane | |
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| IUPAC name | Monochloropentafluoroethane |
| Other names | Freon 115, CFC-115, R-115 |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [76-15-3] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C2ClF5 |
| Molar mass | 154.467 g/mol |
| Appearance | Coluorless gas |
| Melting point |
-99 °C |
| Boiling point |
-39.1 °C |
| Solubility in water | 59 mg/L |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.[2] |
| Flash point | 70.4 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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[edit] References
- ^ Ozone Depleting Substances List (Montreal Protocol)
- ^ http://encyclopedia.airliquide.com/sds/en/030_AL_EN.pdf
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