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Physical entity > Chemical entity > Methyl chloroform

Preferred term

Methyl chloroform  

Type

  • Entity

Definition

  • [ChEBI] A member of the class of chloroethanes carrying three chloro substituents at position 1.
  • [Wikipedia] The organic compound 1,1,1-trichloroethane, also known as methyl chloroform, is a chloroalkane. This colorless, sweet-smelling liquid was once produced industrially in large quantities for use as a solvent. It is regulated by the Montreal Protocol as an ozone-depleting substance and its use is being rapidly phased out.

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Entry terms

  • 1,1,1-trichloroethane

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https://w3id.org/ozcar-theia/c_f835c426

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