Trichloroethylene

Synonyms

Ethene, trichloro-

Ethinyl Trichloride

Trichloride, Ethinyl

Trichloroethene

Trielina

Trilene

A highly volatile inhalation anesthetic used mainly in short surgical procedures where light anesthesia with good analgesia is required. It is also used as an industrial solvent. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of the vapor can lead to cardiotoxicity and neurological impairment.