Haloalkanes & Haloarenes Flashcards
Primary uses of dichloromethane
- Solvent as a paint remover
- Propellant in aerosols
- As process solvent in drug manufacture
- As metal cleaning and finishing solvent
What harm does methylene chloride cause to the humans?
It harms the human central nervous system.
Methylene chloride
CH2Cl2
Impairments that can be caused by exposure to lower levels of methylene chloride in the air
Slightly impaired hearing and vision
Symptoms that are associated with higher levels of methylene chloride in the air
- Dizziness
- Nausea & tingling
- Numbness in the fingers and toes
How does direct skin contact with methylene chloride affect humans?
It causes intense burning and mild redness of the skin.
Potential impact of methylene chloride coming into contact with the eyes
It can burn the cornea.
Primary uses of Chloroform
- Solvent for fats, alkaloids and iodine
- Production of the freon refrigerant R-22
Chloroform
CHCl3
Previous use of chloroform in surgery
General anesthesia in surgery
Why has chloroform been replaced as an anesthetic? Name the anesthetic.
It has been replaced by less toxic and safer anesthetics, such as ether.
How does inhalation of chloroform vapors affect the central nervous system?
It depresses the central nervous system.
What symptoms can occur from breathing a high concentration of chloroform vapors?
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
What potential organ damage can be caused by chronic chloroform exposure?
Damage to the liver and kidneys
In which organ chloroform is metabolized to phosgene?
Liver which gets damaged due to chronic chloroform exposure.
