Friday, September 16, 2011

Chloroform

  • Chloroform is an organic compound with formula CHCl3.
  • It is one of the four chloromethanes.
  • The colorless, sweet-smelling, dense liquid is a trihalomethane, and is considered somewhat hazardous.
  • Chloroform is a clear liquid with an ether-like odor and a slightly sweet taste.
  • It is a naturally-occurring chemical, but most of the chloroform in the environment is man-made.

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