(±)-Epichlorohydrin PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C3H5ClO
Molecular Weight:  92.52 g/mol
CAS Number: 106-89-8

Properties

Vapour pressure 13.8 mmHg (21.1 °C)
Water Solubility 6 g/100 mL (10 ºC)
Autoignition temp. 779 °F
Explosion limit 21 %
Assay Purity >= 99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.438
B pt. 115-117 °C (lit.)
M pt. -57°C(lit.)
Density 1.183 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H350
Precautionary Statement  P201-P210-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29103000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2023

Description

Application
It is primarily used in the production of epoxy resins which are widely utilized in coatings adhesives and composite materials. Additionally it serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of glycerin elastomers and certain pharmaceuticals.

Purpose
The primary purpose of ()-epichlorohydrin is to function as a reactive intermediate in chemical synthesis especially for producing epoxy-based polymers with strong adhesion durability and chemical resistance.

General Description
()-Epichlorohydrin is a colorless volatile liquid with a sharp odor. It contains both an epoxide group (a three-membered ring) and a chlorine atom attached to a carbon atom. It exists as a racemic mixture of two enantiomers and is highly reactive due to the epoxide ring strain.