Chloroform (CHCl3, trichloromethane) is a colorless, dense, chlorinated solvent. In industry it is used mainly in the production of refrigerants and fluoroplastics, as a solvent in chemical analysis, in medical and pharmaceutical applications, and in the production of fragrant substances. KORKİMYA supplies purified chloroform ex-stock from its Istanbul warehouse, KKDIK-registered and with a Turkish Safety Data Sheet.
What is chloroform (CHCl3)?
Chloroform is a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent with the formula CHCl3, also known as trichloromethane, methane trichloride and methenyl trichloride. It is a colorless, volatile liquid that is denser than water; a strong solvent with near-non-polar character that dissolves a wide range of organic compounds. Its high density (1.473-1.490 g/cm3 at 20 °C) and low water content make it a preferred solvent for sensitive extraction and analysis applications.
Because chloroform can slowly decompose under light and oxygen, the commercial purified product is usually protected with a stabilizer such as amylene. Product stabilized with amylene has a shelf life of about 1 year. The stability and impurity profile directly determine the product's performance in analytical and pharmaceutical use.
What is chloroform used for?
Chloroform's industrial value comes from being both a strong solvent and a chemical intermediate. Key applications include:
- Intermediate in fluoroplastic (fluorinated polymer) production and raw material in refrigerant production.
- Solvent in chemical analysis: high dissolving power for extraction, spectroscopy and laboratory processes.
- Solvent and extraction agent in the medical and pharmaceutical industry.
- Solvent in the production of fragrant substances and essences.
- General industrial processes requiring the dissolution of resins, oils, alkaloids and other organic compounds.
Technical properties
The key technical properties of purified chloroform are defined by the water, acid and organic-chloride impurity limits that govern its solvent and analytical performance:
- Chemical formula: CHCl3 (trichloromethane).
- Density at 20 °C: 1.473-1.490 g/cm3.
- Water content by mass: max 0.06%.
- Acid (as hydrochloric acid) by mass: max 0.001%.
- Total organic-chloride impurities: max 0.025%.
- Acetaldehyde by mass: max 0.0005%.
With UN number 1888, packing group 3 and toxicity class II, chloroform is transported by rail and road in accordance with dangerous-goods regulations. When requesting a sample, you can verify the expected specification in advance via the per-batch certificate of analysis (CoA).
Choosing between chloroform and methylene chloride
When selecting a chlorinated solvent, chloroform (CHCl3) and methylene chloride (dichloromethane, CH2Cl2) are often evaluated together. Both are strong, dense, volatile solvents; the differences lie in dissolving power, density, volatility and regulatory class. The comparison below summarizes the key distinctions based on the product data:
Selection, storage and safety notes
Three points determine the right chloroform choice: the stabilizer type (product stabilized with amylene has a shelf life of about 1 year), the impurity profile (water, acid and organic-chloride limits are critical for analytical and pharmaceutical use) and the packaging format. For storage, the product is kept in airtight steel tanks and drums in unheated, enclosed warehouse areas that meet toxic-substance storage requirements.
- Store away from light and heat, in well-ventilated, unheated enclosed areas.
- Keep in airtight steel tanks or drums with containers tightly closed.
- Keep away from oxidizers, strong bases and ignition sources.
- Monitor the stabilizer (amylene) content and shelf life; analyze any expired product before use.
Chloroform supply with KORKİMYA
KORKİMYA delivers purified chloroform ex-stock from its Istanbul warehouse, with fast dispatch from local stock rather than depending on imports. The product is KKDIK-registered; a current Turkish Safety Data Sheet (SDS) accompanies every shipment, and a certificate of analysis (CoA) is provided on request. Invoicing is in Turkish lira (TRY).
- Packaging: heavy-walled welded steel drums of 110 and 275 dm3, corrosion-resistant steel drums of 100 and 250 dm3, lined steel drums of 216.5 dm3 and tank containers.
- Ex-stock delivery: fast dispatch from the Istanbul warehouse.
- KKDIK-registered product, Turkish SDS and CoA on request.
- Sample and price quote: complete the inquiry form in a few minutes.
How do I get a chloroform price / quote?
You can request a price quote from the inquiry form on the purified chloroform product page, together with the packaging and quantity. KORKİMYA invoices in TRY; the quote and certificate of analysis (CoA) are provided on request.
Can I request a chloroform sample?
Yes. You can request both a sample and a price quote for purified chloroform. Simply state your intent (sample or quote), quantity and destination in the form on the product page.
Which packaging is it supplied in?
Purified chloroform is offered in heavy-walled welded steel drums of 110 and 275 dm3, corrosion-resistant steel drums of 100 and 250 dm3, lined steel drums of 216.5 dm3 and tank containers. Specify the packaging you need in the inquiry form.
What is the lead time?
KORKİMYA delivers purified chloroform ex-stock from its Istanbul warehouse, with fast dispatch from local stock rather than depending on imports. For current stock and dispatch time, request a quote from the product page.
Is chloroform KKDIK-registered and is a Turkish SDS provided?
Yes. The purified chloroform supplied by KORKİMYA is KKDIK-registered and a current Turkish Safety Data Sheet (SDS) accompanies every shipment. The product is dispatched under UN 1888 in accordance with toxic-substance transport requirements.
What is the difference between chloroform and methylene chloride?
Both are chlorinated solvents; chloroform (CHCl3) is denser (1.473-1.490 g/cm3) and stands out as a pharmaceutical extraction and analysis solvent, while methylene chloride (CH2Cl2, 1.326-1.328 g/cm3) is used more in paint-stripping and degreasing. State your intended use in the inquiry to identify the right choice for your application.