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| Name | Trichloroethylene |
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| CAS Type 1 Name | Ethene, trichloro- |
| Equivalent Terms | Ethinyl Trichloride | Trichloride, Ethinyl | Trichloroethene | Trielina | Trilene |
| CAS Registry Number | 79-01-6 |
| CTD-Curated Synonym | TCE |
| Definition | A highly volatile inhalation anesthetic used mainly in short surgical procedures where light anesthesia with good analgesia is required. It is also used as an industrial solvent. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of the vapor can lead to cardiotoxicity and neurological impairment. |
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| MeSH® ID | D014241 |
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