CCl₄CCl4153.8200 g·mol⁻¹
Molar mass153.820 g·mol⁻¹calc 153.811 • Atomic weights: CIAAW 2021 (conventional atomic weights)
FormulaCCl₄CCl4
Classmolecular • covalentliquid
| Element | Count | Mass (g/mol) | Mass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 12.011 | 7.81% |
| Cl | 4 | 141.800 | 92.19% |
Physical properties
- State at STP
- liquid
- Density
- 1.59 g·cm⁻³ (liquid at 20 °C, 1 atm)
- Melting point
- 250.2 K (1 atm)
- Boiling point
- 349.8 K (1 atm)
Structure & bonding
Tetrahedral CCl4 with polar C-Cl bonds but overall nonpolar due to symmetry.
Occurrence & preparation
Chlorination of methane or CS2 reaction (industrial, controlled).
Uses
- Historical solvent (restricted)
Safety
Toxic — liver damage, suspected carcinogen, ozone-depleting.
Consult current SDS. — consult current SDS before handling.