1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane


1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane is a haloalkane with the formula. It is one of the three isomers of dichlorofluoroethane. It belongs to the hydrochlorofluorocarbon family.

Use

1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane is mainly used as a refrigerant under the names R-141b or HCFC-141b.

Physico-chemical properties

It is a non-flammable, colourless liquid in atmospheric conditions. The compound is very volatile and its smell has been described as "usually ethereal".