Chemical Glossary

CAS Number: 79-01-6. A nonflammable liquid used especially as a solvent in dry cleaning, and for the removal of grease from metal. Chemical formula = C2HCl3. Molecular weight = 131.40 g/mol.

Also known as: Tetrachloroethylene. CAS Number: 127-18-4. A
colorless, nonflammable liquid used often as a solvent in dry
cleaning and for removal of grease from metals. Chemical formula
= C2Cl4. Molecular weight = 165.83 g/mol.

Also known as: Ethylene dichloride. CAS Number: 107-06-2. A
colorless, toxic liquid compound that is used chiefly as a
solvent. Chemical formula = C2H4Cl2. Molecular weight = 98.96 g/mol.

Also known as: Ethylene Dichloride. CAS Number: 75-34-3. A
colorless, toxic liquid compound that is used chiefly as a
solvent. Chemical formula = C2H4Cl2. Molecular weight = 98.97 g/mol.

CAS Number: 56-23-5. A colorless, nonflammable, toxic liquid that
has an odor resembling that of chloroform and is used as a
solvent and a refrigerant. Chemical formula = CCl4. Molecular
weight =
153.8 g/mol.

CAS Number: 67-66-3. A colorless, volatile, heavy, toxic liquid
with an ether odor used as a solvent or as a veterinary
anesthetic. Chemical formula = CHCl3. Molecular weight = 119.38
g/mol.

Also known as: Dichloromethane. CAS Number: 75-09-2. A
nonflammable liquid used especially as a solvent, paint
remover, and aerosol propellant. Chemical formula = CH2Cl2.
Molecular weight = 84.93 g/mol.

CAS Number: 75-21-8. A colorless, flammable, toxic compound used
especially in synthesis of other chemicals, and in sterilization
and fumigation. Chemical formula = C2H4O. Molecular weight = 44.1
g/mol.

CAS Number: 78-93-3. A flammable liquid compound similar to
acetone and used chiefly as a solvent and gasoline additive.
Chemical formula = C4H8O. Molecular weight = 72.10 g/mol.

CAS Number: 123-72-8. Either of two aldehydes, used especially
in making synthetic resins. Chemical formula = C4H8O. Molecular
weight = 72.11 g/mol.