The molecule is an ether in which the two groups attached to the central oxygen atom are methyl and 2,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoroethyl. It has a role as an inhalation anaesthetic, a non-narcotic analgesic, a hepatotoxic agent and a nephrotoxic agent. It is an organofluorine compound, an organochlorine compound and an ether.
2,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxyethane