The appearance is colorless liquid, insoluble in water, and miscible in ethanol, ether, chloroform and other organic solvents
Tetrachloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula of C2Cl4. It is a colorless liquid, insoluble in water, and miscible in ethanol, ether, chloroform and other organic solvents. It is mainly used as an organic solvent, dry cleaning agent, as well as a solvent for adhesives, metal degreasing solvent, desiccant, paint remover, insect repellent, fat extractant, and can also be used for organic synthesis.