Ethanol mercury chloride

Despite the popularity of the topic of ozone depletion and environmental pollution through the production of the refrigerant freon (chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant, CFC), this substance is still used in industry, medicine and scientific research. Studies have recently been published describing the possible effects of this compound on humans. This information caused a wide resonance among the scientific community and the public. In this article we will look at what ethanolmercury chloride (2-chloroethanol) is and its effect on the body.

2-Chloroethanol (C2H5ClO is a methyl derivative of ethanol, with the hydrogens of the CH3 group replaced by chlorine. It is more reactive than ethanol, which allows it to be readily converted between HCl and H2O, ethanol and HCl and O(CH3) 2. It has been identified as the cause of all chemical phoridicides (highly toxic compounds) that make up stable volatile (explosive) pyrotechnic compositions and that are used in weapons and rockets.