Trichloroéthylène Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Trichloroéthylène is a halocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent, not to be confused with the similar 1,1,1-trichloroethane, also known as chlorothene. It has been sold under a variety of trade names including Trimar and Trilene and used as a volatile anesthetic and as an inhaled obstetrical analgesic. Environmental exposure, particularly groundwater and drinking water contamination from industrial discharge, is a major concern for human health and has been the subject of numerous incidents and lawsuits.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Trichloroéthylène |
| Generic | Trichloroethylene |
| Trichloroethylene Other Names | acetylene trichloride, ethinyl trichloride, ethylene trichloride, Narcogen, trichlor, Trichloräthen, Trichloräthylen, trichloréthylène, Trichloroethene, trichloroéthylène, Trichloroethylene, trichloroethylenum, triciene |
| Type | |
| Formula | C2HCl3 |
| Weight | Average: 131.388 Monoisotopic: 129.914383153 |
| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
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