2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane
- CAS No.
- 2837-89-0
- Chemical Name:
- 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane
- Synonyms
- r124;FC124;R 124;r-124;CFC124;HFC124;DF-124;CFC-124;Fron124;hfa-124
- CBNumber:
- CB1358070
- Molecular Formula:
- C2HClF4
- Molecular Weight:
- 136.48
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00042221
- MOL File:
- 2837-89-0.mol
Melting point | -100°C |
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Boiling point | -12°C |
Density | 1.264 |
refractive index | 1.3022 (estimate) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 2837-89-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
FDA UNII | N00845EG42 |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane(2837-89-0) |
EPA Substance Registry System | HCFC-124 (2837-89-0) |
2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
Gas; odorless; colorless. Much heavier than air. Nonflammable.
Uses
HCFC 124 has recently been developed as a replacement for fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons. Its primary applications are as a refrigerant and foam-blowing agent.
General Description
Colorless nonflammable gas. Nearly odorless.
Reactivity Profile
2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is chemically inert in many situations, but can react violently with strong reducing agents such as the very active metals and the active metals. They suffer oxidation with strong oxidizing agents and under extremes of temperature.
Toxics Screening Level
The Initial Threshold Screening Level (ITSL) for 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is 5000 μg/m3, with annual averaging time.