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Definitely do not try this at home without a Chemistry degree. Why? It's easy to accidentaly produce phosgene (WWI chemical weapon, smells like freshly cut gras
by petre 4y ago
Definitely do not try this at home without a Chemistry degree. Why? It's easy to accidentaly produce phosgene (WWI chemical weapon, smells like freshly cut grass) by combining chloroform fumes and oxygen under UV light or chlorine with carbon monoxide from a gas burner (yellow flame).
- kortex 4y agoActual chemist here: it's actually pretty hard to accidentally produce phosgene via chloroform. Obviously don't deliberately try to oxidize chloroform in an unventilated space, but you should be fine in a fume cupboard with basic science hygiene. Don't attempt this without an understanding of general lab/workshop hygiene (ALWAYS wear glasses, gloves, labcoat or smock, no polyester, use proper ventilation, put hair back). But this is a pretty basic beginner chemistry experiment.