Optical constants of C2Cl3N (Trichloroacetonitrile)
Chang et al. 2024: n 0.4–2.0 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2-1=\frac{1.030λ^2}{λ^2-0.103^2}$$Conditions
temperature: 295
Comments
21.5–22.0 °C.
References
H.-J. Chang, N. Munera, C. Lopez-Zelaya, D. Banerjee, G. Beadie, E. W. Van Stryland, D. J. Hagan. Refractive index measurements of liquids from 0.5 to 2 µm using Rayleigh interferometry. Opt. Mater. Express 14, 1253–1267 (2024)
Data
Additional information
About Trichloroacetonitrile
Trichloroacetonitrile (C2Cl3N) is a halogenated nitrile compound characterized by its colorless appearance and sharp, pungent odor. It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds. Trichloroacetonitrile is also employed in the production of antifungal agents and as a reagent in various chemical reactions where it contributes its halogen and nitrile functionalities. Although it is not commonly noted for its optical properties, trichloroacetonitrile's unique molecular structure could have potential uses in specialized optical measurements and studies involving nitrile-based materials.
Other names and variations:- C2Cl3N
- Cyanochloroform
- Trichlorocyanomethane
- Trichloroethanenitrile
- Trichloroethyl nitrile