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dichlorodifluoromethane

CCl₂F₂
100%
Structural formula of dichlorodifluoromethane

dichlorodifluoromethane, dichlorodifluoromethane, CFC-12, E940, Freon-12, R-12, dichloro-difluoro-methane

A colorless gas that mainly occurs under the brand name Freon-12. Used as refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant. Currently only allowed in limited quantities in specialized applications due to the damage it causes to the ozone layer.

H280H420P403P410
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass 121
Density 1.49 kg/m³
Melting point -158 ℃-252 ℉116 K 
Boiling point -29.8 ℃-21.7 ℉243 K 
Partition coeff. (logP) 2.16
Solubility (water)0.00237 mol/L0.286 g/L 
Solubility (acetic acid)Soluble
Solubility (benzene)Soluble
Solubility (ethoxyethane)Soluble
Solubility (ethanol)Soluble
Compound added to the database on December 24, 2021, last modified on August 19, 2022.