Description

Chloroform CAS NO 8013-54-5 is a versatile and essential chlorinated organic solvent with a wide range of industrial and laboratory applications. Its primary value lies in its excellent solvency power for resins, fats, oils, and rubber, coupled with its historical and continued use as a key chemical intermediate. This product is critical for manufacturers and research facilities in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, where it serves as a reaction solvent, and in polymer production for the manufacture of fluoropolymers like PTFE. Reliable sourcing of high-purity chloroform is fundamental for ensuring consistent process outcomes and final product quality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as a reaction solvent and extraction medium in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer & Resin Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in the production of fluoropolymers (e.g., PTFE) and as a processing agent for various resins.
• Laboratory & Analytical Chemistry: A common solvent for IR spectroscopy, lipid extractions, and various chemical reactions in R&D settings.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of refrigerants, propellants, and other chlorinated compounds.
• Adhesive & Paint Formulation: Acts as a solvent component in specialty adhesive and paint formulations requiring rapid evaporation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloroform
CAS No.	8013-54-5
Molecular Formula	CHCl3
Molecular Weight	119.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Trichloromethane; Methyl trichloride; Formyl trichloride; Methane trichloride; R-20 refrigerant; Freon 20; Methenyl trichloride
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Quality Control

Our Chloroform is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades suitable for industrial and technical applications, with quality verified against in-house specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as purity, water content, and acidity are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use to minimize evaporation and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.001%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.001%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.480 - 1.485
Boiling Range	60 - 62°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.