Is it used like chloroform?
2006-11-11 14:45:23 · 2 answers · asked by darkside_91007 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Ethylene chloride is a disinfecting gas that can be used to sterilize medical equipment and make it germ-free.
2006-11-11 14:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethyl Chloride (C2H5Cl) Molecular Weight: 64.52, Chemical structure as follows:
H H
H C ----- C Cl
H H
A colorless, flammable and liquified gas with ether-like odor.
A Simple asphyxiant. Has an anesthetic effect in high concentrations. Forms toxic substances upon heating or combustion.
Also called ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE, or 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE, a colourless, toxic, volatile liquid belonging to the family of organic halogen compounds and having an odour resembling that of chloroform.
the C2H5Cl does not come out like it should when I did it...
2006-11-11 22:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋