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. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 1-Chloro-2, 3-epoxypropane and Chloromethyloxirane. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 7835.
Epichlorohydrin
| CAS No | 106-89-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H5ClO |
| Molecular Weight | 92.52 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane |
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1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane appears as a clear colorless liquid with an irritating chloroform-like odor. 8 lb / gal. Flash point 87 °F. Polymerizable. If polymerization takes place inside a closed container, the container is subject to violent rupture.
The listed CAS number is 106-89-8.
The listed molecular formula is C3H5ClO.
The listed molecular weight is 92.52 g/mol.
2-(chloromethyl)oxirane.
The source lists 1-Chloro-2, 3-epoxypropane and Chloromethyloxirane.