Methyl chloroform, 99%

Name: Methyl chloroform, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001919

About Methyl chloroform, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl chloroform, a laboratory solvent registered under CAS number 71-55-6 at a purity of 99%. Formula C2H3Cl3, molecular weight 133.4 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Alternative names: Chlorothene and Cleanite.

It is supplied as a liquid. Literature values give a density of 1.336 g/mL at 20 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include reaction medium, extraction and work-up and cleaning and rinsing. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 mL, 5 mL and 1 L, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Reaction medium
Extraction & work-up
Cleaning & rinsing

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl chloroform, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001919
CAS Number	71-55-6
IUPAC name	1,1,1-trichloroethane
Molecular formula	C₂H₃Cl₃
Molecular weight	133.4 g/mol
Exact mass	131.93
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29031910
InChIKey	UOCLXMDMGBRAIB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(Cl)(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	6278

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Density	1.336 g/mL at 20 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Chlorothene, Cleanite, Inhibisol, Chlorothene NU, Chlorothene VG, Aerothene TT, alpha-T, Chlorotene, Solvent 111, Genklene LB, Methyltrichloromethane, Chlorothene SM

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H332Harmful if inhaled
H420Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere

Precautionary statements: P261, P271, P304 + P340, P317, P502

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 71-55-6

Synthesis

1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 98%

CAS: 71-55-6
Formula: C₂H₃Cl₃
MW: 133.4 g/mol

VQ-001938

AR

1,1,1-Trichloroethane, AR 99%

CAS: 71-55-6
Formula: C₂H₃Cl₃
MW: 133.4 g/mol

VQ-046301

Puriss

1,1,1-Trichloroethane, puriss, 99%+

CAS: 71-55-6
Formula: C₂H₃Cl₃
MW: 133.4 g/mol

VQ-001939

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl chloroform, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl chloroform, 99% is 71-55-6. It is also known as Chlorothene, Cleanite, Inhibisol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl chloroform, 99%?

Methyl chloroform, 99% has the molecular formula C2H3Cl3 and a molecular weight of 133.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,1,1-trichloroethane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl chloroform, 99% can I order?

We supply Methyl chloroform, 99% in (99%) grade, in 1 mL, 5 mL, 1 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl chloroform, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl chloroform, 99% 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 Methyl chloroform, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl chloroform, 99% is classified as hazardous, 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.