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Perchloroethylene (PCE) is a colorless, non-flammable liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor. It is widely used as a solvent in dry cleaning, degreasing, and chemical processing. PCE has excellent solvency power, making it effective for removing grease, oils, and dirt from various materials.
- Dry Cleaning Industry: Used as the primary solvent in dry cleaning operations.
- Metal Degreasing: Removes grease and contaminants from metal parts.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of fluorinated compounds.
- Textile Industry: Employed in fabric processing and dyeing.
- Electronics Industry: Used for cleaning circuit boards and precision components.
Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid
Odor
Sweet, ether-like odor
Molecular Formula
C2Cl4
Molecular Weight
165.83 g/mol
Boiling Point
121 °C
Density
1.62 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Flash Point
Non-flammable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethene
Молекулалық формула
C2Cl4
Молекулалық салмақ
165.83 g/mol
SMILES
C(=C(Cl)Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChIKey
CYTYCFOTNPOANT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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