chlorofluorocarbon
CHEBI:CHEBI_134024
Definition
An organochlorine compound derived from methane, ethane or propane that contains atoms of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine only. They are nontoxic, nonflammable chemicals used in aerosol sprays and as refrigerants. Being ozone depletion agents, their manufacture and use is being phased out under the Montreal Protocol.
Alternative Names
- CFC
- CFCs
- chlorofluorocarbons
Treatment Applications
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toxic pneumonitisView Disease →
DOID:551
Drug Classification
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trichlorofluoromethaneView Class →
CHEBI:48236
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volatile organic compoundView Class →
CHEBI:134179
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organochlorine compoundView Class →
CHEBI:36683
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organofluorine compoundView Class →
CHEBI:37143
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t99947
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t100607
Important Medical Information
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Additional Identifiers
- core#notation
- CHEBI:134024
- oboInOwl#hasDbXref
- Wikipedia:Chlorofluorocarbon
Additional References
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- CHEBI:134024
- core#notation
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- oboInOwl#hasDbXref
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- RO_0000087
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