Chlorotrifluoroethylene[1] | |
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1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethene |
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Other names
chlorotrifluoroethene |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | 79-38-9 |
PubChem | 6594 |
ChemSpider | 6345 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | CF2CClF |
Molar mass | 116.469 g/mol |
Appearance | colorless gas |
Density | 1.54 g/cm3 at −60°C |
Melting point |
−158.2°C |
Boiling point |
−27.8°C |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Infobox references |
CTFE, or chlorotrifluoroethylene is a chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF2CClF. It is commonly used as a refrigerant in cryogenic applications. CTFE can be polymerised to produce the plastic ECTFE.