1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98%

Name: 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001940

About 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98%

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (CAS 79-34-5) is an industrial solvent offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade) at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is C2H2Cl4 and its molecular weight is 167.8 g/mol. Alternative names: Acetylene tetrachloride and s-Tetrachloroethane.

The product is provided as a liquid. Key physical data: a melting point of -43 °C and a boiling point of 147 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for industrial reaction medium, paints and coatings thinning, cleaning and degreasing and analytical determinations. It is used across academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L, 25 kg and 160 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Industrial reaction medium
Paints & coatings thinning
Cleaning & degreasing
Analytical determinations

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001940
CAS Number	79-34-5
IUPAC name	1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane
Molecular formula	C₂H₂Cl₄
Molecular weight	167.8 g/mol
Exact mass	167.8881
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29031910
InChIKey	QPFMBZIOSGYJDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(Cl)Cl)(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	6591

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Melting point	-43 °C
Boiling point	147 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 1702
Synonyms	Acetylene tetrachloride, s-Tetrachloroethane, sym-Tetrachloroethane, Ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-, Tetrachlorethane, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachlorethane, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloraethan, TCE (ambiguous), 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-dichloroethane, Tetrachlorure d'acetylene, 1,1,2,2-Tetracloroetano, 1,1,2,2-Czterochloroetan

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P320, P321, P361 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 79-34-5

AR

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, GR 99%+

CAS: 79-34-5
Formula: C₂H₂Cl₄
MW: 167.8 g/mol

VQ-001758

Puriss

Acetylene tetrachloride, puriss, 99%+

CAS: 79-34-5
Formula: C₂H₂Cl₄
MW: 167.8 g/mol

VQ-001890

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98% is 79-34-5. It is also known as Acetylene tetrachloride, s-Tetrachloroethane, sym-Tetrachloroethane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98%?

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98% has the molecular formula C2H2Cl4 and a molecular weight of 167.8 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98% can I order?

We supply 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 25 kg, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1702), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.