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1,2-Dichloroethane

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Synonym(s):

Dichloroethane, Ethylene chloride, Ethylene dichloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
ClCH2CH2Cl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
98.96
Beilstein:
605264
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
EC Index Number:
203-458-1

vapor density

3.4 (20 °C, vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

87 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

775 °F

expl. lim.

15.6 %

impurities

≤0.0003 meq/g Titrable acid
≤0.03% Water (H2O)

evapn. residue

≤0.002%

color

clearAPHA: ≤10

refractive index

n20/D 1.444 (lit.)

bp

83 °C (lit.)

mp

−35 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 13 °C

solubility

7.9 g/L

density

1.25 g/cm3 at 20  °C
1.256 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

ClCCCl

InChI

1S/C2H4Cl2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H2

InChI key

WSLDOOZREJYCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Green Catalytic Synthesis of Ethylenediamine from Ethylene Glycol and Monoethanolamine: A Review: This review details a green synthesis method using 1,2-dichloroethane, enhancing the sustainability of chemical processes in academia and industrial applications (Wu and An, 2024).
  • The complete degradation of 1,2-dichloroethane in Escherichia coli by metabolic engineering: This study demonstrates a biotechnological approach to degrade 1,2-dichloroethane, reducing environmental impact, relevant for both academia and biotechnological industries (Deng et al., 2024).
  • Characteristics of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted from Airport Sources and Their Effects on Ozone Production: Investigates the role of 1,2-dichloroethane among other VOCs in environmental pollution and ozone formation, crucial for environmental research and regulations (Chen et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Appearance: Clear
Assay (GC): 99.0% min
Color (APHA): 10 max
Evaporation residue: 0.002% max
Form: Liquid
Titrable acid: 0.0003meq/g max
Water (H2O): 0.03% max

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Asp. Tox. 1 - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

55.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

13 °C - closed cup


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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

DX0800-2:
DX0800-3:
DX0800-901:
DX0800-5:
DX0800-30:


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