Halocarbon

In organic chemistry, a halocarbon is a compound containing carbon and one or more halogens. Usually halocarbons also contain hydrogen. A halocarbon is also known as a halogenated derivative or halogenated organic compound. Examples of halocarbons are perfluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, chloroform, paradichlorobenzene, bromoform, n-propyl bromide (1-bromopropane), iodoform, methyl iodide (iodomethane), and many other compounds. Many of these species are of industraial importance and are used as solvents, fire retardants, drugs, disinfectants, pesticides, and many other things.

See also

• Freon
• Halon
• Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
• Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)
• Alkyl halide