1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptachloropropane Explained

1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptachloropropane is a compound of chlorine, hydrogen, and carbon.[1] Its linear formula is CClCHCl.[2]

Heptachloropropane is made in a modified Friedel-Crafts or Prins reaction from chloroform and tetrachloroethylene with catalytic aluminum chloride. Dehydrochlorination with a base gives hexachloropropene.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Details:1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptachloropropane. Santa Cruz Biotechnology. June 19, 2012.
  2. Web site: 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptachloropropane99%. Sigma Aldrich. June 19, 2012.
  3. Book: Gergel, Max G.. Excuse me sir, would you like to buy a kilo of isopropyl bromide?. Max Gergel. March 1977. Pierce Chemical. 29,87.

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