Chlorotrifluoroethylene

Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Chlorotrifluoroethylene[1]
Identifiers
CAS number 79-38-9 YesY
PubChem 6594
ChemSpider 6345 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula CF2CClF
Molar mass 116.469 g/mol
Appearance colorless gas
Density 1.54 g/cm3 at −60°C
Melting point

−158.2°C

Boiling point

−27.8°C

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

CTFE, or chlorotrifluoroethylene is a chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF2CClF. It is commonly used as a refrigerant in cryogenic applications. CTFE can be polymerised to produce the plastic ECTFE.

References

  1. ^ Lide, David R. (1998). Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. pp. 3–126. ISBN 0-8493-0594-2.