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.