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  1. Chloroform - Wikipedia

    The use of chloroform as an incapacitating agent has become widely recognized, bordering on cliché, through the adoption by crime fiction authors of plots involving criminals' use of …

  2. Chloroform | Solvent, Anesthetic, Toxicity | Britannica

    chloroform (CHCl3), nonflammable, clear, colourless liquid that is denser than water and has a pleasant etherlike odour. It was first prepared in 1831. The Scottish physician Sir James …

  3. Chloroform | ToxFAQs™ | ATSDR - Centers for Disease Control …

    What is chloroform? Chloroform is a colorless liquid with a pleasant, nonirritating odor and a slightly sweet taste.

  4. How Does Chloroform Work? Its Mechanism and Effects

    Aug 23, 2025 · With a density greater than water, chloroform is only slightly soluble in water but readily mixes with many organic solvents. This article explores how chloroform produces its …

  5. Chloroform may be released to the air from a large number of sources related to its manufacture and use, as well as its formation in the chlorination of drinking water, wastewater, and …

  6. What Actually Happens When You Get Chloroformed?

    Nov 19, 2025 · Chloroform, or trichloromethane (CHCl3), is a heavy, clear, volatile liquid known for its characteristic sweet, almost minty odor. This organochloride compound is structurally …

  7. Chloroform | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Chloroform, or trichloromethane, is a colorless and volatile liquid known for its sweet smell reminiscent of ether, with the chemical formula CHCl₃. Historically, chloroform was used as an …

  8. RELEVANCE TO PUBLIC HEALTH - Toxicological Profile for Chloroform

    Chloroform (also known as trichloromethane or methyl trichloride) is a volatile colorless liquid with a pleasant non-irritating odor and a slightly sweet taste. Chloroform is produced naturally via …

  9. Chloroform: general information - GOV.UK

    Aug 6, 2024 · People may be exposed to chloroform by breathing contaminated air or by eating food containing chloroform. Drinking water may also be a source of exposure to very small …

  10. Chloroform - Wisconsin Department of Health Services

    Sep 25, 2025 · Chloroform is a colorless liquid with a strong, sweet smell, and a slightly sweet taste. It is a naturally occurring chemical, but most of the chloroform in the environment is …