Carbon Tetrachloride

CAS 56-23-5  ·  CCl4  ·  MW 153.8 g/mol

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About Carbon Tetrachloride

Carbon Tetrachloride is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 56-23-5, with the molecular formula CCl4, and a molar mass of 153.8 g/mol.

The molecule contains 5 atoms connected by 4 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is tetrachloromethane. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 2.8 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 0 Ų, 0 donors and 0 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The interactive 3D model and the viewer images are protected by copyright (© MolGod.org) — terms of use: molgod.org/copyright/.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaCCl4
Molar mass153.8 g/mol
IUPACtetrachloromethane
SMILESC(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChIKeyVZGDMQKNWNREIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)2.8
PSA0 Ų
HBD / HBA0 / 0
PubChem CIDCID 5943 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS06
GHS06
GHS07
GHS07
GHS08
GHS08

H351 — Suspected of causing cancer

H331 — Toxic if inhaled

H311 — Toxic in contact with skin

H301 — Toxic if swallowed

H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

H420 — Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere

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20 articles · 16 open access · Sources: PubMed, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar

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Synonyms
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE · Tetrachloromethane · 56-23-5 · Perchloromethane · Tetrasol · Benzinoform · Necatorine · Tetrafinol · Vermoestricid · Carbona · Univerm · Carbon tet · Methane, tetrachloro- · Methane tetrachloride · Flukoids
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