Carbon tetrachloride is an organic chemical that is commonly used as a solvent. It is also called tetra chloromethane and is composed of molecules that have one carbon atom and four chlorine atoms bonded together in the shape of a tetrahedron. It is made by combining elemental chlorine with simple carbon compounds like methane or carbon disulfide.
Carbon tetrachloride dissolves other organic materials such as oils, fats, and grease very well.
Since carbon tetrachloride is a good solvent, it is used to dissolve things like oils, fragrances, and colours from flowers and seeds. Carbon tetrachloride is not flammable, so it can be used in fire extinguishers or as an additive to make other chemicals nonflammable.