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B4388

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Halothane

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Linear Formula:
BrCH(Cl)CF3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
197.38
Beilstein:
1736947
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

vapor pressure

4.5 psi ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

contains

0.01% thymol as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.369 (lit.)

bp

50.2 °C (lit.)

density

1.872 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

FC(F)(F)C(Cl)Br

InChI

1S/C2HBrClF3/c3-1(4)2(5,6)7/h1H

InChI key

BCQZXOMGPXTTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, or halothane, has been used in a study that combined molecular simulations with free energy simulations to study solvation of halothane in polarizable water and methanol. Halothane has also been used in a study to investigate the interaction of anesthetics with the Rho GTPase regulator Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane is an inhalation anesthetic. In an effect believed to be independent of anesthesia, halothane inhibits the synthesis of 5-hydroxytryptamine in brain tissue, probably at the tryptophan hydroxylase step.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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