2,2,2-Trichloroethanol

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IUPACName = 2,2,2-Trichloroethanol
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CASNo = 115-20-8
SMILES = ClC(Cl)(Cl)CO
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Formula = C₂H₃Cl₃O
MolarMass = 149.40 g mol⁻¹
Density = 1.55 g cm⁻³
MeltingPt = 17.8 °C
BoilingPt = 151 °C

2,2,2-Trichloroethanol is an organic compound related to ethanol, except the hydrogen atoms at position 2 are replaced with chlorine atoms. In humans, its pharmacological effects are similar to those of chloral hydrate: it is used as a sedative or a hypnotic."The Merck Index", 13th Edition.] The hypnotic drug triclofos (2,2,2-trichloroethyl phosphate) is metabolized "in vivo" to 2,2,2-trichloroethanol. Chronic exposure may result in kidney and liver damage."The Merck Index", 12th Edition.]

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