Chloroform

Chloroform is a chemical compound once commonly used as an anesthetic to induce sleep during surgeries because it makes people unconscious and insensitive to pain. Chemically, it consists of carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine atoms. Due to its health risks, including potential damage to the liver and heart, and the development of safer alternatives, its use has been largely discontinued. Today, chloroform is mainly handled in industrial and laboratory settings under strict safety protocols, as it is also recognized as a hazardous substance and a possible carcinogen.