Methane-13C,tetrachloro- (9CI) (32488-50-9)

The Carbon-13C tetrachloride, with the CAS registry number 32488-50-9, is also known as Methane-13C, tetrachloro-. It belongs to the product categories of Alphabetical Listings; Cpesticides; Fumigants Pesticides & Metabolites; Insecticides; Labeled; Pesticides and Stable Isotopes. What's more, this chemical's molecular formula is CCl₄ and molecular weight is 154.83. 

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1) Density: 1.604 g/cm³; (2) Melting Point: -23 °C; (3) Boiling Point: 76-77 °C; (4) Index of Refraction: 1.46.

Preparation of Carbon-13C tetrachloride: this chemical is prepared by reaction of [13C]Methanol.



The reaction occurs with reagent Cl₂ and other condition of irradiation. The yield is 80 %.

Uses of Carbon-13C tetrachloride: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce (13)CI₄.



This reaction will occur with reagent EtI, AlCl₃ at temperature of 41.9 ºC. The yield is 84 %.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical is toxic to your health by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. In addition, this chemical may present an immediate or delayed danger to one or more components of the environment, it is harmful to aquatic organisms, the ozone layer and may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Therefore, you should wear suitable protective clothing and gloves and avoid breathing gas/fumes/vapour/spray.Besides,you should refer to special instructions/safety data sheet and avoid releasing to the environment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.