R133a

2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane

2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane

Chemical compound


2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, also known as 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-chloroethane or Freon 133a, is an alkyl halide belonging to the category of hydrochlorofluorocarbons, having chemical formula F3C-CH2-Cl. Under standard conditions, it appears as a colorless gas, partially soluble in water. It is used as a refrigerant, as a solvent and as a reagent in organic synthesis.

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It can be made by the reaction of trichloroethylene and hydrogen fluoride.


References

  1. "2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane | H2ClC-CF3 - PubChem". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.



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