Dichlorodifluro Methane
Erin Garrison
WHAT IS IT?
Dichlorodifluro methane, also know as R-12 or sold under the brand name as Freon-12, is a colorless and almost odorless gas. It is a CFC used as a refrigerant, aerosol spray propellant, and to charge an auto air conditioner. Its chemical formula is CCl2F2
Structure
This is the Structure of CCl2F2
Freon-12
Freon-12 is a refrigerant, also known as R-12, made of dichlorodifluro methane
Automotives
It can also be used to charge an auto air conditioner
PROPERTIES AND FACTS
Chemical/Physical Properties:
1. Molecular mass: 120.913506 g/mol
2. Melting point: -251.9°F
3.Colorless, compressed liquefied gas
Facts:
1. If inhaled it can attack the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system
2. Has been isolated as a major contributor to ozone depletion
3. Banned in the United States