Trichloromethane

‌1. Industrial Applications‌

• ‌Chemical Synthesis‌: Primary feedstock for producing fluorocarbons 

• ‌Solvent‌:
  • Degreasing agent for metals and electronics

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  • Dissolves resins, rubber, and adhesives (e.g., in paint/ink formulations)

• ‌Refrigerant‌: Historical use in cooling systems (phased out due to ozone depletion)

‌2. Medical & Laboratory‌

• ‌Anesthetic‌: Formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic (now restricted due to toxicity)

• ‌Preservative‌: Stabilizer for biological specimens (with ethanol additive)

• ‌Analytical Chemistry‌: Solvent for spectroscopy/chromatography