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8.02809

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2-Chloropropane

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Chloropropane, Isopropyl chloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
78.54
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
EC Index Number:
200-858-8
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

592.1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

590 °C

potency

>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

2.8-10.7 % (v/v)

mp

-118 °C

transition temp

flash point -36 °C

density

0.86 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C3H7Cl/c1-3(2)4/h3H,1-2H3

InChI key

ULYZAYCEDJDHCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Development and validation of Genotoxic Impurities Chloromethane, Chloroethane and 2-Chloropropane, in Pregabalin drug substance using Head-Space: This study focuses on the detection and quantification of 2-Chloropropane as a genotoxic impurity in pharmaceutical products using head-space gas chromatography (P Bharath, PVS Gupta, SM Ali, D Ramachandran).
  • Photocatalytic breakdown of 2-chloropropane: Research on the effectiveness of a photocatalytic reactor designed for the degradation of 2-Chloropropane in environmental applications (EC Ajiduku, E Kamba, R Odoh, 2023).
  • Density and speed of sound of 2-chloropropane: An exploration into the physical properties of 2-Chloropropane under various temperatures and pressures, providing valuable data for industrial and laboratory applications (VV Melent′ev, EB Postnikov, 2019).
  • Theoretic studies on the kinetics and mechanism of multi-channel gas-phase unimolecular reactions of 1-chloropropane and 2-chloropropane: Theoretical analysis providing insights into the thermal decomposition pathways of 2-Chloropropane, important for understanding its stability and reactivity (V Saheb, 2014).

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

-32.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

-36 °C


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Special flammables
Hazardous rank I

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