Epichlorohydrin
CAS 106-89-8C3H5ClO92.52 g/mol
Epichlorohydrin is an epoxide that is 1,2-epoxypropene in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by chlorine. It is an epoxide and an organochlorine compound. It is functionally related to a 1,2-epoxypropane.
IUPAC: 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -54.4 to -14.1 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 241.7 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.18 to 1.801 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 93 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 61.88 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Appearance | 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane appears as a clear colorless liquid with an irritating chloroform-like odor. Density 9.8 lb / gal. Flash point 87 °F. Polymerizable. If polymerization takes place inside a closed container, the container is subject to violent rupture. Irritates the skin and respiratory system. Toxic by ingestion. A confirmed carcinogen. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make plastics and as a solvent. |
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HS Code(s): 2910
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