Two representationsof the organochloridechloroform. An organochloride, organochlorine, chlorocarbon, or chlorinated solvent is an organic compound containing at least one covalently bonded chlorine atom. Their wide structural variety and divergent chemical properties lead to a broad range of uses. These chemicals are typically nonaqueous and are usually denser than water due to the presence of heavy chlorine atoms. Applications The simplest form of organochlorides are chlorinated hydrocar… (More on Organochloride)