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[–] 34 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Wait chloroform is really that simple to make?

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  • [–] 48 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    It is. It also doesn’t work like it does in the movies so unless you’re looking for an industrial solvent or a bad high it’s not good for much.

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  • [–] 19 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    It's not necessarily the cleanest reaction, but yes. That said, if you're thinking of its Hollywood use case as a quick knockout agent, it's not very effective for that purpose. It's not non-hazardous, though; exposure for several minutes can cause dizziness and fainting, and prolonged storage can lead to phosgene formation through autoxidation.

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  • [–] 8 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    I'm thinking the more Fear and Loathing use case

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  • [–] 10 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Are you thinking about the Ether scene? Ether Chloride.

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