2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane

2-Chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, also known as 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-chloroethane or Freon 133a, is an alkyl halide belonging to the category of hydrochlorofluorocarbons, having chemical formula F3C-CH2-Cl.

Under standard conditions, it appears as a colorless gas, partially soluble in water.

It is used as a refrigerant, as a solvent and as a reagent in organic synthesis.

It can be made by the reaction of trichloroethylene and hydrogen fluoride.

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