Briton Refrigerant R141B (1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane)
1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane is a haloalkane with the formula C2H3Cl2F. It is one of the three isomers of dichlorofluoroethane. It belongs to the hydrochlorofluorocarbon family (HCFC).
Use
1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane is mainly used as a refrigerant under the names R-141b or HCFC-141b.
Physico-chemical properties
It is a non-flammable, colourless liquid in atmospheric conditions. The compound is very volatile and its smell has been described as “usually ethereal”.
Physical Properties
Physical Properties of Briton Refrigerant R141B (1,1-Dichloro-1-fluoroethane)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C2H3Cl2F |
| The molecular weight | 116.95 |
| Boiling point (℃) | 32.00 |
| Freezing temperature (℃) | - |
| Critical pressure (KPa) | 4250 |
| Liquid density 30℃ (g/m3) | 1221 |
| Ozone depleting potential ODP | 0.086 |
| Global warming coefficient GWP | 700.00 |