Briton Refrigerant R124

Briton Refrigerant R124 (1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane)

1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, C2HClF4, is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon used as a component in refrigerants offered as replacements for chlorofluorocarbons. HCFC-124 is also used in gaseous fire suppression systems as a replacement for bromochlorocarbons.

Formula: C2HClF4
Molecular weight: 136.476
CAS Registry Number: 2837-89-0
Other names: CF3CHFCl; 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane; R 124; CFC 124; Freon 124; 1-chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane

Physical Properties

Physical Properties of Briton Refrigerant R124 (1-Chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane)

PropertyValue
Molecular formula C2HClF4
The molecular weight136.48
Boiling point (℃) -12.09
Freezing temperature (℃)-
Critical pressure (KPa) 3620
Liquid density 24℃ (g/cm3)-
Ozone depleting potential ODP0.026
Global warming coefficient GWP0.06