Halothane

Halothane is a haloalkane comprising ethane having three flouro substituents at the 1-position as well as bromo- and chloro substituents at the 2-position. Among its listed roles, it functions as a inhalation anaesthetic. It is a haloalkane, an organofluorine compound, an organochlorine compound and an organobromine compound. Its therapeutic use is listed as anesthetics. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Fluothane and Narcotane. Its PubChem CID is 3562.

CAS No 151-67-7
Molecular Formula C2HBrClF3
Molecular Weight 197.38 g/mol
Synonyms 2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane

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