Ethyl chloride
Ethyl Chloride
Ethyl chloride (pronounced: /ˈɛθɪl ˈklɔːraɪd/), also known as chloroethane or monochloroethane, is a chemical compound with the formula C2H5Cl.
Etymology
The term "ethyl" is derived from the French word "éthyle", which was coined in 1834 by the French chemist Jean-Baptiste Dumas and the pharmacist Eugène Soubeiran. The word "chloride" comes from the Greek word "chloros", meaning greenish-yellow, referring to the color of chlorine gas.
Description
Ethyl chloride is a colorless, flammable gas or refrigerated liquid with a slightly sweet odor and taste. It is used in the production of tetraethyllead, a gasoline additive, and also has various applications in the medical field.
Medical Uses
In medicine, ethyl chloride is used as a local anesthetic. It is applied topically to the skin to numb the area before injections or minor surgical procedures. It works by cooling the skin rapidly, which produces a numbing effect.
Related Terms
- Anesthetic: A substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
- Chlorine: A chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17.
- Tetraethyllead: A compound used as an additive in gasoline.
- Jean-Baptiste Dumas: A French chemist known for his works on organic chemistry.
- Eugène Soubeiran: A French pharmacist and chemist, known for his works on the discovery of chloroform.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethyl chloride
- Wikipedia's article - Ethyl chloride
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