CHEBI:134024 - chlorofluorocarbon

ChEBI IDCHEBI:134024
ChEBI Namechlorofluorocarbon
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DefinitionAn 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.
Last Modified16 September 2019
SubmitterGareth Owen
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Roles Classification
Chemical Roles:
greenhouse gas  A gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range, so contributing to the 'greenhouse effect'.
environmental contaminant  Any minor or unwanted substance introduced into the environment that can have undesired effects.
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
chlorofluorocarbon (CHEBI:134024) has role environmental contaminant (CHEBI:78298)
chlorofluorocarbon (CHEBI:134024) has role greenhouse gas (CHEBI:76413)
chlorofluorocarbon (CHEBI:134024) is a organochlorine compound (CHEBI:36683)
chlorofluorocarbon (CHEBI:134024) is a organofluorine compound (CHEBI:37143)
chlorofluorocarbon (CHEBI:134024) is a volatile organic compound (CHEBI:134179)
Incoming Relation(s)
1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane (CHEBI:193131) is a chlorofluorocarbon (CHEBI:134024)
trichlorofluoromethane (CHEBI:48236) is a chlorofluorocarbon (CHEBI:134024)
Synonyms  Source
chlorofluorocarbonsChEBI
CFCsChEBI
CFCChEBI
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