1,1,1-Trichloroethane
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1,1,1-Trichloroethane, also known as methyl chloroform and chlorothene, is a chloroalkane with the chemical formula CH3CCl3. It is an isomer of 1,1,2-trichloroethane. A colourless and sweet-smelling l
1,1,1-Trichloroethane timeseries at various latitudes.
Carbon tetrachloride
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Carbon tetrachloride, also known by many other names, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CCl4. It is a volatile, non-flammable, dense, colourless liquid with a chloroform-like sweet odou
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
…and tends to leave a residue. It was also used as a thinner in correction fluid products such as liquid paper. Many of its applications previously used carbon tetrachloride (which was banned in US consumer products in 1970). In turn, 1,1,1-trichloroethane itself is now being replaced by other solvents in the laboratory…
Carbon tetrachloride
Dilute iodine solution in carbon tetrachloride
A brass Pyrene carbon tetrachloride fire extinguisher
A Red Comet brand glass globe ("fire grenade") containing carbon tetrachloride