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1,1-Dichloroethylene

(stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1,1-Dichloroethylene, Vinylidene chloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Cl2C=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
96.94
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
EC Index Number:
200-864-0
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

665 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

520 °C

expl. lim.

8.4-16.5 % (v/v)

bp

31.2-31.7 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-122 °C

transition temp

flash point -25 °C

solubility

2.5 g/L

density

1.21 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C2H2Cl2/c1-2(3)4/h1H2

InChI key

LGXVIGDEPROXKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Thermodynamics and Kinetics for the Dechlorination of 1, 1-Dichloroethylene by Pd/Fe Nanoparticles: This study discusses the dechlorination mechanisms and the efficiency of Pd/Fe nanoparticles, offering insights into the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of the process. (Ji et al., 2015).
  • Kinetics of the Aerobic Co-metabolism of 1,1-Dichloroethylene: Research on the aerobic degradation of 1,1-Dichloroethylene by a novel benzene-grown culture, providing insights into environmental bioremediation strategies. (Wang et al., 2014).
  • Discovery of an Inducible Toluene Monooxygenase That Co-oxidizes 1,4-Dioxane and 1,1-Dichloroethylene: This study explores the biodegradation capabilities of a specific strain of Azoarcus, shedding light on its potential for cleaning up sites contaminated with chlorinated solvents. (Deng et al., 2020).
  • Theoretical Investigations of Difluorobenzene Interacting with Ne and Infrared Analysis of 1, 1-Dichloroethylene from Synchrotron Data: Analyzes the infrared spectroscopy data of 1,1-Dichloroethylene, contributing to better molecular understanding through high-resolution spectroscopy. (Kamari, 2016).
  • Highly Selective Gas-Phase Synthesis of 1, 1-Dichloroethylene from 1, 1, 2-Trichloroethane Over Supported Amine Catalysts: Discusses a novel method for the synthesis of 1,1-Dichloroethylene, highlighting advancements in chemical manufacturing processes. (Tang et al., 2015).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Identity (IR): passes test
Density (d 5°C/ 4°C): 1.238 - 1.242
The material is stabilised with hydroquinone monomethyl ether.
At time of analytical testing a content of >100 ppm stabiliser was determined.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation - STOT RE 2 Oral

Target Organs

Liver, Nose

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-9.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-23.0 °C - closed cup


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Special flammables
Hazardous rank I

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