👉 Tetrachloroalkanes, also known as tetrachlorofluorocarbons (TCFCs), are a class of organic compounds that contain one or more tetrachlorine atoms. These compounds have been used in industrial and household products for decades due to their ability to be halogenated at high temperatures. In the context of environmental health, tetrachlorofluorocarbons (TCFCs) are considered a type of greenhouse gas because