1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane

chemical compound

Also known as: acetylene tetrachloride

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1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane is a highly toxic, colorless, dense, and water-insoluble liquid belonging to the organic halogen compounds family. It is primarily manufactured by reacting acetylene with chlorine. The main industrial use of 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane is in the production of chlorinated solvents, particularly trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene. It also has minor applications as a solvent and an insecticide. The other isomer, 1,1,1,2-tetrachloroethane, has no commercial significance.12

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tetrachloroethane
One isomer, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane, also called acetylene tetrachloride, is highly toxic. Almost the entire production of the compound is consumed in manufacturing chlorinated solvents, especially trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene; it has minor uses as a solvent and as an insecticide, particularly against the greenhouse white fly. It is made…
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One isomer, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane, also called acetylene tetrachloride, is highly toxic. Almost the entire production of the compound is consumed in manufacturing chlorinated solvents, especially trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene; it has minor uses as a solvent and as an insecticide, particularly against the greenhouse white fly. It is made…
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trichloroethylene
…based on the reaction of 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane with dilute caustic alkali. The compound is denser than water, in which it is practically insoluble.
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…based on the reaction of 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane with dilute caustic alkali. The compound is denser than water, in which it is practically insoluble.
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