| Identification | ||
| Name | Chloral | |
| Synonyms | 2,2,2-trichloroacetaldehyde; Trichloroacetaldehyde; Trichloroethanal | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C2HCl3O | |
| Molecular Weight | 147.39 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 75-87-6 | |
| EINECS | 200-911-5 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.5121 | |
| Melting point | -57.5 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 97.8 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.5121 | |
| Flash point | 75 ºC | |
| Water solubility | Soluble | |