Uses of alkyl Halides Solvents-degreasers and dry cleaning fluid Reagents for synthesis of other compounds Anesthetic: Halothane is CFrCHciBr CHCI3 used originally(toxic and carcinogenic) Freons. chlorofluorocarbons or cfcs > Freon 12, CF2 Cl2, now replaced with Freon 22 CF,CHCI, not as harmful to ozone layer Pesticides -ddt banned in U.S Chapter 6 10Chapter 6 10 Uses of Alkyl Halides • Solvents - degreasers and dry cleaning fluid • Reagents for synthesis of other compounds • Anesthetic: Halothane is CF3CHClBr ➢CHCl3 used originally (toxic and carcinogenic) • Freons, chlorofluorocarbons or CFC’s ➢Freon 12, CF2Cl2 , now replaced with Freon 22, CF2CHCl, not as harmful to ozone layer. • Pesticides - DDT banned in U.S. =>