Chloropentafluoroethane

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Chloropentafluoroethane is a chlorofluorocarbon once used as a refrigerant. Its production and consumption has been banned since January 1, 1996 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting potential.[1]

Chloropentafluoroethane
IUPAC name Monochloropentafluoroethane
Other names Freon 115, CFC-115, R-115
Identifiers
CAS number [76-15-3]
Properties
Molecular formula C2ClF5
Molar mass 154.467 g/mol
Appearance Coluorless gas
Melting point

-99 °C

Boiling point

-39.1 °C

Solubility in water 59 mg/L
Hazards
Main hazards In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.[2]
Flash point 70.4 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ozone Depleting Substances List (Montreal Protocol)
  2. ^ http://encyclopedia.airliquide.com/sds/en/030_AL_EN.pdf