1,1,2-Trichloroethane

1,1,2-Trichloroethane, or 1,1,2-TCA, is an organochloride solvent with the molecular formula C₂H₃Cl₃. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that does not dissolve in water, but is soluble in most organic solvents.

It is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,1-dichloroethane.

1,1,2-TCA is a central nervous system depressant and inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, unconsciousness, or cancer.

• 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
• Trichloroethylene

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