Hexachloroethane
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| IUPAC name | Hexachloroethane |
| Molecular formula | C2Cl6 |
| Molar mass | 236.7 |
| CAS number | [] |
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Hexachloroethane, C2Cl6, is a colorless solid at room temperature which is used by the US Military in contemporary base-eject smoke munitions. Hexachloroethane is used in most aluminium foundries around the world to remove hydrogen. Scottish Chemical Industries, India is the largest manufacturer and exporter of this product[citation needed].
Hexachloroethane is susceptible to reduction reactions as the result of the electron deficiency on the carbon atoms. It has a half life of 36 minutes is a reductive environment.
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