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- Other names: Trichloromethane, methyl trichlorideATSDR: Chloroform
- Acknowledged discoverer: Samuel GutherieNNDB: Samuel Guthrie
- First synthesized in 1931NNDB: Samuel Guthrie
- Evaporates into air easilyATSDR: Chloroform
- Molecularly similar to formic acidUniversity of Oxford: Chloroform
- Difficult to detect in bodyEPA: Chloroform
- Eliminates rapidly from human bodyEPA: Chloroform
- Animal tests show it is carcinogenicEPA: Chloroform
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Chloroform is a type of chemical compound known as a trihalomethane. While chloroform was once used as an anesthetic during surgery, it is no longer used in medicine due to its negative health effects. Additionally, chloroform was once but is no longer used in fire extinguishers, dry cleaning or fumigation substances.EPA: Chloroform ATSDR: Chloroform
Properties
- Molecular mass: 119.4 g/molOSHA: Chloroform
- Boiling point: 61.2 °COSHA: Chloroform
- Melting point: -63.5 °COSHA: Chloroform
- Color: ColorlessATSDR: Chloroform
- Phase at room temperature: LiquidATSDR: Chloroform
- Odor: NonirritatingATSDR: Chloroform
- Taste: Slightly sweetATSDR: Chloroform
- Very soluble in waterEPA: Chloroform
Pollution Contribution
In the United States, chloroform is primarily produced for the production of HCFC-22, a chemical compound known as a hydrochlorofluorocarbon that is commonly used in air conditioning and refrigeration appliances. However, since hydrochlorofluorocarbons corrode the ozone layer, they are being phased out of products in the United States.EPA: Chloroform-
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Chloroform Research
- Toxicological Sciences: Carcinogenicity of Chloroform in Drinking Water... (1985)
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@jillayne short-term, as in I am wondering about the legality of chloroform... :D
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Alternating in my head: Wham's "Last Christmas", and @wilw 's tweet "Chloroform tastes like secrets and fun". I see a connection...
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Get the chloroform @suzelor @GeoMicRod I'm not going anywhere near a llama @Jenn_C @HOSFELDinsuranc @MadOx75 @d0nvu @jfis @Aurora_Boo
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RT Glad you're here. Do you have any vegan chloroform we can borrow? @VeronikaG: Hello shiny happy people! What have I missed?
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@Jenn_C @GeoMicRod @HOSFELDinsuranc @MadOx75 @suzelor @d0nvu @jfis @Aurora_Boo No llama molesting will occur, but chloroform may be involved
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