ABSTRACT
Synonyms: tetrachloromethane, tetrachlorocarbon; formula: CCl4; MW 153.81; CAS [56-23-5]; used as a solvent; colorless liquid with characteristic odor; boils at 76.7°C; freezes at −23°C; vapor pressure 89.5 torr at 20°C; density 1.59 g/mL at 20°C; slightly soluble in water (~800 mg/L); miscible with organic solvents.
