Chlorotrifluoropropane (also known as 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane or R-253) is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon with the chemical formula) . It is a volatile derivative propane. It appears as a colourless, odorless non-flammable liquid.[1] [2]
Chlorotrifluoropropane is acutely toxic and upon heating to decomposition, it will emit chlorine and fluorine gases, both of which can be toxic to living organisms at low concentrations. Chlorotrifluoropropane will not readily undergo a reaction with water or air.[3] [4]