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Chloroform, ethanol-free, 99+%, stab. with ca 50 ppm amylene, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Chloroform is a commonly used laboratory solvent. It was previously used as an anesthetic. It is also used as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants. Chloroform was used in the past as an extraction solvent for fats, oils and greases. It is useful for the rapid and simple release of periplasmic proteins. The mixture of guanidinium thiocyanate-phenol-chloroform, plays an essential role in the RNA isolation process.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Chloroform is a commonly used laboratory solvent. It was previously used as an anesthetic. It is also used as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants. Chloroform was used in the past as an extraction solvent for fats, oils and greases. It is useful for the rapid and simple release of periplasmic proteins. The mixture of guanidinium thiocyanate-phenol-chloroform, plays an essential role in the RNA isolation process.
Solubility
Miscible with diethyl ether, oils, ligroin, alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride and carbondisulfide.Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
It is a stable and light sensitive chemical compound. Incompatible with metals, alkalies. Keep the material away from heat, sparks and flame and other sources of ignition. Store it in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area..
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -63°C |
| Density | 1.492 |
| Boiling Point | 60.5°C to 61.5°C |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Refractive Index | 1.446 |
| UN Number | UN1888 |
| Beilstein | 1731042 |
| Merck Index | 14,2141 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with diethyl ether,oils,ligroin,alcohol,acetone,carbon tetrachloride and carbondisulfide.Slightly miscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Chloroform, ethanol-free
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Chloroform
RUO – Research Use Only