1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane
Encyclopedia
1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane is a haloalkane
with the formula . It is one of the three isomers of dichlorofluoroethane.
under the names R-141b or HCFC-141b.
Haloalkane
The haloalkanes are a group of chemical compounds derived from alkanes containing one or more halogens. They are a subset of the general class of halocarbons, although the distinction is not often made. Haloalkanes are widely used commercially and, consequently, are known under many chemical and...
with the formula . It is one of the three isomers of dichlorofluoroethane.
Use
1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane is mainly used as a refrigerantRefrigerant
A refrigerant is a substance used in a heat cycle usually including, for enhanced efficiency, a reversible phase change from a liquid to a gas. Traditionally, fluorocarbons, especially chlorofluorocarbons, were used as refrigerants, but they are being phased out because of their ozone depletion...
under the names R-141b or HCFC-141b.
Physico-chemical properties
- Not flammable
- Colourless
- Liquid in atmospheric conditions
- Smell: Usually ethereal
- Very volatile
- Liquid belongs to the hydrochlorofluorocarbon family (HCFC)