Science, Tech, Math › Science Halogenated Hydrocarbon Definition Print This is the chemical structure of the halogenated hydrocarbon chloromethane. Yikrazuul/PD Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on January 11, 2020 A halogenated hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon that contains one or more halogen atoms. The chemical compound is also known as a halocarbon. Examples Read More Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Definition By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are halogenated hydrocarbons that are used as refrigerants, but lead to ozone depletion. Methyl bromide is used as a fumigant. Chloroethane is used as a solvent. Uses Halocarbons are used as refrigerants, pharmaceuticals, solvents, flame retardants and extinguishers, and propellants. Sometimes they are used for their toxic properties. Sources Butler, Alison; Catter-Facklin, Jayen M. (2004). "The role of vanadium bromoperoxidase in the biosynthesis of halogenated marine natural products." Natural Product Reports. 21 (1): 180–188. doi:10.1039/b302337k.Gribble, Gordon W. (1998). "Naturally Occurring Organohalogen Compounds." Acc. Chem. Res. 31 (3): 141–152. doi:10.1021/ar9701777 Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Halogenated Hydrocarbon Definition." ThoughtCo, Feb. 16, 2021, thoughtco.com/definition-of-halogenated-hydrocarbon-605178. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2021, February 16). Halogenated Hydrocarbon Definition. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-halogenated-hydrocarbon-605178 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Halogenated Hydrocarbon Definition." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-halogenated-hydrocarbon-605178 (accessed March 29, 2024). copy citation