[A15823] CAS 106-89-8 | (±)-Epichlorohydrin, 99%

CAS : 106-89-8
UN# : UN2023
MDL : MFCD00005132
Hazard Class : 6.1
EINECS : 203-439-8
Packing Group : II

Other name :

(±)-1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane

Chemical Properties

Formula : C3H5ClO
Formula weight : 92.53
Melting Point : -57°
Boiling Point : 115-117°
Flash point : 32°(90°F)
Density : 1.182
Refractive Index : 1.4380
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Liquid
Solubility : Miscible with water and organic polar solvents.

Literature References

For use as an acid scavenger in bromination reactions, see: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 95, 4419 (1973). The preparation of glycidyl ethers, often carried out in two steps, via the ring-opened chlorohydrin ether and subsequent ring-closure with base, can be achieved as a single step, under phase-transfer conditions: Synthesis, 117 (1983). For extension to diglycidyl ethers of diols, see: Synthesis, 649 (1985). Reaction with primary amines provides a one-step route to 3-azetidinols: J. Org. Chem., 55, 2920 (1990):

Notes

Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Other References:Beilstein: 79785Merck: 14,3611UN#: UN2023

Grade Specifications

Grade Specifications

Hazard Statements : H301-H311-H331-H317-H350-H314-H226Toxic if swallowed.Toxic in contact with skin.Toxic if inhaled.May cause an allergic skin reaction.May cause cancer.Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P361-P405-P501aKeep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.