Boiling points of halogenated organic compounds

Area of Science:

• Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Background:

• Accurate physical property data is crucial for chemical research and industrial applications.
• Boiling point data for many halogenated organic compounds is scarce in scientific literature.
• Halogenated organic compounds encompass a diverse range of structures with varying properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compile and present a comprehensive dataset of normal boiling points for halogenated organic compounds.
• To include experimental data for compounds not previously reported in the literature.
• To provide a valuable resource for chemists and engineers working with these substances.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review of experimental measurements spanning over three decades.
• Inclusion of data from various sources, ensuring a broad scope of compounds.
• Compilation of data for halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons, ethers, and cyclic hydrocarbons.

Main Results:

• A curated collection of normal boiling points for numerous halogenated organic compounds.
• Identification and inclusion of data for several previously unreported chemicals.
• Categorization of compounds into aliphatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic ethers, and cyclic hydrocarbons.

Conclusions:

• The compiled data provides a foundational resource for understanding the physical properties of halogenated organic compounds.
• This work addresses a gap in the literature by including new experimental boiling point data.
• The dataset will facilitate further research, process design, and safety assessments involving these chemicals.