Chloroform
Chloroform
Chloroform (/ˈklɔːrəfɔːrm/), also known as trichloromethane and methyl trichloride, is a colorless, heavy, sweet-smelling, non-flammable liquid that is produced on a large scale as a precursor to PVC. It is also a precursor to various refrigerants. It is one of the four chloromethanes and a Trihalomethane.
Etymology
The word "chloroform" derives from the Greek word "chloros," which means green, and the Latin "forma," meaning shape. It was named by the French chemist Jean-Baptiste Dumas in 1835.
History
Chloroform was discovered independently by several investigators circa 1831:
- Samuel Guthrie, in the United States
- Eugène Soubeiran, in France
- Justus von Liebig, in Germany
- Jean-Baptiste Dumas, in France
Medical Use
Chloroform has been used in the past as an anesthetic, a substance that induces insensitivity to pain. However, it has been largely phased out in favor of safer alternatives due to its toxicity and associated health risks.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chloroform
- Wikipedia's article - Chloroform
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