Epichlorohydrin, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-89-8
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₅ClO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.52
• InChI Key: BRLQWZUYTZBJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: epichlorohydrin, 2-chloromethyl oxirane, epichlorhydrin, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, glycidyl chloride, oxirane, chloromethyl, epichlorhydrine, 1,2-epoxy-3-chloropropane, 2,3-epoxypropyl chloride, chloropropylene oxide
• PubChem CID: 7835
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37144
• IUPAC Name: 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
• SMILES: C1C(O1)CCl

• Melting Point: -57.0°C
• Density: 1.1800g/mL
• Boiling Point: 115.0°C to 117.0°C
• Flash Point: 28°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.4365 to 1.4385
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Beilstein: 17,6
• Fieser: 01,355; 04,222; 05,290
• Merck Index: 15,3666
• Specific Gravity: 1.18
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 60g/l (10°C). Other solubilities: misclible with alcohol, ether, chloroform,, trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride, acetone, and benzene
• Viscosity: 1.12 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 92.52
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Epichlorohydrin

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Epichlorohydrin

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Flammable liquid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H350-May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

RUO – Research Use Only