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Epichlorohydrin
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is an organochlorine epoxide described by the IUPAC name 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane. It is a colorless, pungent liquid that is miscible with most polar organic solvents, but insoluble in water.
Product Details |
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Formula: |
C3H5ClO |
CAS Number: |
106-89-8 |
Also Known As: |
2-(chloromethyl)oxirane; 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; Glycidyl chloride; Chloropropylene oxide; Chloromethyloxirane; 3-chloropropylene oxide; Glycerol epichlorohydrin |
Structure: |
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applications:
It is primarily used in the production of glycerol, epoxy-based adhesives and resins, specialty water treatment compounds, and elastomers. ECH is sometimes utilized as an organic solvent for cellulose esters and ethers, paints, and varnishes.
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
Boiling Point, °C |
115-117 |
Density, g/cm3 |
1.18 |
Flash Point, °C |
31 |
Melting point, °C |
-57 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
92.52 |
Odor |
Pungent odor |
Purity, % |
≥99 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.438 |
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