Chloroform, Laboratory Grade

Choose the highest quality solutions and chemicals from Spectrum Chemical. Shop Chloroform, or trichloromethane, is a colorless, sweet smelling organic compound comes in the form of a dense liquid. Historically used as an anesthetic, today it is most widely used in the production of chlorodifluoromethane. It is also commonly used as laboratory solvent as it is relatively unreactive and conveniently volatile as well as being miscible with most organic compounds. Although its use as a synthetic reagent is limited, it is used in organic synthesis to produce dichlorocarbene by reacting with sodium hydroxide.

Specifications:

• Grade: Laboratory Grade
• Chemical Formula: CHCl₃
• Molecular Weight: 119.38 g/mol
• Specific Gravity: 1.476-1.480 at 25°C
• Shelf Life: 24 months
• Storage: Light-sensitive; store at controlled room temperature (20°C to 22°C) in light-resistant containers

Application & Utility:

• Laboratory Solvent: Primarily used in DNA purification procedures and as a versatile solvent in synthetic chemistry due to its miscibility with most organic compounds
• Organic Synthesis: Reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce dichlorocarbene
• Industrial Use: Critical for the production of chlorodifluoromethane (refrigerant HCFC-22) and fluorocarbon plastics
• Extraction: Utilized for extracting vitamins, antibiotics, and essential oils in pharmaceutical and laboratory settings

Safety & Handling Requirements:

CAUTION! Hazardous Material: This product is a suspected carcinogen and reproductive hazard.

• PPE: Always wear impervious gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection
• Ventilation: Use only in a well-ventilated area or a certified laboratory fume hood
• Health Risks: Can cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system through prolonged exposure
• Shipping: Classified as UN1888, Chloroform, 6.1, PG III