Epichlorohydrin

Epichlorohydrin

CAS No.: 106-89-8
Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO
Molecular weight: 92.52
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product description
Epichlorohydrin is a sort of organochlorine compound as properly as epoxide. It can be used as an industrial solvent. It is a exceptionally reactive compound, and can be used for the manufacturing of glycerol, plastics, epoxy glues and resins, and elastomers. It can additionally be used for the manufacturing of glycidyl nitrate and alkali chloride, used as the solvent of cellulose, resins, and paint as properly as being used as an insect fumigant. In biochemistry, it can be used as a crosslinking agent for the manufacturing of Sephdex size-exclusion chromatography resins. However, it is a practicable carcinogen, and can reason a variety of types of facet results on respiratory tract and kidneys. It can be manufactured via the response between allyl chloride with hypochlorous acid as properly as alcohols.


Chemical Properties
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Melting point

-57 °C

Alpha

-1~+1°(D/20℃)(c=1,CH3OH)

Boiling point

115-117 °C(lit.)

Density

1.183 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Vapor density

3.2 (vs air)

Vapor pressure

13.8 mm Hg ( 21.1 °C)

Refractive index

n20/D1.438(lit.)

Fp

93 °F

Storage temp.

Store below +30°C.

Solubility

65.9g/l

Form

Liquid

Color

APHA: ≤20

Specific Gravity

1.183 (20/4℃)

Odor

Pungent, garlic; sweet, pungent; like chloroform.

Explosive limit

3.8-21%(V)

Water Solubility

6 g/100 mL (10 ºC)

FreezingPoint

-57.2℃

Merck

14,3611

BRN

79785

Henry's Law Constant

3.42(x 10-5 atm?m3/mol) at 25 °C (static headspace-GC, Welke et al., 1998)

Exposure limits

TLV-TWA(skin) 8 mg/m3 (2 ppm) (ACGIH); STEL (15 min) 19 mg/m3 (5 ppm) (NIOSH).

Dielectric constant

22.9(20℃)

Stability:

Unstable. Flammable - note wide explosion limits and low flash point.

LogP

0.45 at 20℃

CAS DataBase Reference

106-89-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

IARC

2A (Vol. 11, Sup 7, 71) 1999

NIST Chemistry Reference

Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-(106-89-8)

EPA Substance Registry System

Epichlorohydrin (106-89-8)


Safety Information

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Hazard Codes

T

Risk Statements

45-10-23/24/25-34-43

Safety Statements

53-45

RIDADR

UN 2023 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany

3

RTECS

TX4900000

Autoignition Temperature

779 °F

TSCA

Yes

HS Code

2910 30 00

HazardClass

6.1

PackingGroup

II

Hazardous Substances Data

106-89-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: 0.09 g/kg (Smyth, Carpenter)

IDLA

75 ppm


Product Usage

Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is a highly reactive organochlorine compound and a versatile intermediate in the chemical industry. Its most prominent application is in the production of epoxy resins, which are essential for high-performance coatings, structural adhesives, and composite materials used in the electronics and aerospace sectors. In the paper industry, it is a key component in the synthesis of wet-strength resins, which enhance the durability of paper products when moist. Furthermore, ECH is utilized to manufacture synthetic glycerin and a variety of water treatment chemicals, including flocculants and ion-exchange resins. It also serves as a critical building block for elastomers like epichlorohydrin rubber, prized for its excellent fuel and oil resistance.

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