Chloroform-d

Synonym(s):Chloroform-D1;Deuterochloroform

CAS NO.：865-49-6
Empirical Formula: CCl3D
Molecular Weight: 120.38
MDL number: MFCD00000827
EINECS: 212-742-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:13:54

What is Chloroform-d?

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of Chloroform-d

Chloroform-d is widely used in the organic solvent for the NMR analysis.

The Uses of Chloroform-d

Labelled Chloroform, generally in trimethylsilane solution, used in NMR spectroscopy as a solvent. Unlabelled chloroform has been used an an anaesthetic due to its action on the central nervous system .

The Uses of Chloroform-d

Chloroform-d may be used in the synthesis of dichlorofluoromethane-d (DCFM).

Definition

ChEBI: Deuterated chloroform is a deuterated compound that is an isotopologue of chloroform in which the hydrogen atom is replaced with deuterium. Commonly used as a solvent in proton NMR spectroscopy. It has a role as a non-polar solvent, a NMR solvent and a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is a deuterated compound and a member of chloromethanes.

General Description

Chloroform-d (Deuterochloroform, CDCl₃), deuterated chloroform, is a 100% isotopically enriched NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) solvent. It is widely employed in high resolution NMR studies due to its high chemical and isotopic purity. Quantitaive infrared spectral investigations of carbon-deuterium stretching bands of chloroform-d in various organic solvents have been reported. Raman difference spectroscopic studies of mixtures of chloroform-d and liquid chloroform have been conducted to evaluate frequency shifts in the in the ν₁ and ν₂ bands of CHCl₃ and CDCl₃.

Properties of Chloroform-d

Melting point:	−64 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	60.9 °C(lit.)
Density	1.500 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	211 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.444(lit.)
Flash point:	62°C
storage temp.	Store at +2°C to +8°C.
solubility	Miscible with organic solvents, ethyl acetate and acetone.
form	Liquid
color	White to beige
Specific Gravity	1.505
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
BRN	1697633
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 10 ppm OSHA: Ceiling 50 ppm(240 mg/m3) NIOSH: IDLH 500 ppm; STEL 2 ppm(9.78 mg/m3)
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, alkali metals, aluminium, magnesium, strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	865-49-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Chloroform-d (865-49-6)

Safety information for Chloroform-d

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects H351:Carcinogenicity H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.