1,1,2,2-tetrachlorethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (TeCA), also known as acetylene tetrachloride and by the brand names Bonoform, Cellon and Westron, is an organochloride. It is a dense, colorless, non-flammable liquid with a sweet odor, used as an industrial solvent and as a separation agent. TeCA is toxic to humans via inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption. After exposure, nausea, dizziness or liver damage may occur.
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- History
- Uses
- Synthesis
- Toxicity
- Metabolism
- Mechanism of action
- Toxicokinetics
- Health effects
- [[Gastrointestinal|Gastrointestinal Effects]]
- [[Hematology|Hematological Effects]]
- [[Hepatic|Hepatic Effects]]
- [[Eye|Ocular Effects]]
- [[Neurological|Neurological effects]]
- [[Carcinogen|Carcinogenic Effects]]
- Lethal dose
- See also
- References
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (TeCA), also known as acetylene tetrachloride and by the brand names Bonoform, Cellon and Westron, is an organochloride. It is a dense, colorless, non-flammable liquid with a sweet odor, used as an industrial solvent and as a separation agent. TeCA is toxic to humans via inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption. After exposure, nausea, dizziness or liver damage may occur.
== History == 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane and 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane were discovered by Auguste Laurent in 1836.