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CHLOROFORM
Presented By
Abhishek Verma
Introduction to Chloroform
Chloroform is an organic compound. It is also known as
trichloromethane.
Chemical Formula
CHCl3
Structure of Chloroform
History of Chloroform
Chloroform was first prepared in 1831 by an
American chemist Dr. Samuel Guthrie, who
combined whisky with chlorinated lime in an
attempt to produce a cheap pesticide.
Preparation of Chloroform
Chloroform is prepared in the laboratory by heating ethanol with bleaching
powder. The reaction is called haloform reaction.
When a paste of bleaching powder is heated with ethanol, chloroform is
obtained. The reaction takes place in the following steps :
• Step 1 : CaOCl2 + H2O Cl2 + Ca(OH)2
(Bleaching Powder)
• Step 2 : Chlorine thus obtained acts as both oxidising and chlorinating
agent. It first oxidises ethanal into acetaldehyde and then chlorinates
acetaldehyde to give trichloroacetaldehyde (chloral).
Step 3 : Trichloroacetaldehyde thus formed is
hydrolysed by calcium hydroxide to give chloroform.
Properties of Chloroform
• It is a colourless and heavy liquid with a peculiar sickly
smell and sweetish burning taste.
• It is heavier than water
• It is generally insoluble in water, but soluble in most
organic solvents.
• Boiling Point : 334 K & Freezing Point : 210 K
• It’s vapours burns with a green edged flame.
• It’s vapours when inhaled, causes temporary
unconsciousness. Therefore, formerly, it is used as an
anaesthetic.
• It is toxic in nature. It is no longer in use.
Uses of Chloroform
• It is used as an anaesthetic. As it’s slightly overdoses
are dangerously toxic, its use as an anaesthetic is not
much preferred. Now-a-days, it has been replaced by
other more safe anaesthetics.
• It is used as a solvent for dyes and pesticides.
• It is used for the preservation of dead bodies and
anatomical specimens.
• It is used in medicines.
• It is used as a laboratory reagent.
Facts Related to Chloroform
When Chloroform comes in contact with
direct sunlight, it converts into
Phosgene, which is highly poisonous.
Phosgene is used in World War I (WW1)
as a chemical weapon.
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Chloroform - Formula, Preparation, Properties, Uses, History & Facts

  • 2. Introduction to Chloroform Chloroform is an organic compound. It is also known as trichloromethane. Chemical Formula CHCl3 Structure of Chloroform
  • 3. History of Chloroform Chloroform was first prepared in 1831 by an American chemist Dr. Samuel Guthrie, who combined whisky with chlorinated lime in an attempt to produce a cheap pesticide.
  • 4. Preparation of Chloroform Chloroform is prepared in the laboratory by heating ethanol with bleaching powder. The reaction is called haloform reaction. When a paste of bleaching powder is heated with ethanol, chloroform is obtained. The reaction takes place in the following steps : • Step 1 : CaOCl2 + H2O Cl2 + Ca(OH)2 (Bleaching Powder) • Step 2 : Chlorine thus obtained acts as both oxidising and chlorinating agent. It first oxidises ethanal into acetaldehyde and then chlorinates acetaldehyde to give trichloroacetaldehyde (chloral).
  • 5. Step 3 : Trichloroacetaldehyde thus formed is hydrolysed by calcium hydroxide to give chloroform.
  • 6. Properties of Chloroform • It is a colourless and heavy liquid with a peculiar sickly smell and sweetish burning taste. • It is heavier than water • It is generally insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents. • Boiling Point : 334 K & Freezing Point : 210 K • It’s vapours burns with a green edged flame. • It’s vapours when inhaled, causes temporary unconsciousness. Therefore, formerly, it is used as an anaesthetic. • It is toxic in nature. It is no longer in use.
  • 7. Uses of Chloroform • It is used as an anaesthetic. As it’s slightly overdoses are dangerously toxic, its use as an anaesthetic is not much preferred. Now-a-days, it has been replaced by other more safe anaesthetics. • It is used as a solvent for dyes and pesticides. • It is used for the preservation of dead bodies and anatomical specimens. • It is used in medicines. • It is used as a laboratory reagent.
  • 8. Facts Related to Chloroform When Chloroform comes in contact with direct sunlight, it converts into Phosgene, which is highly poisonous. Phosgene is used in World War I (WW1) as a chemical weapon.