Epichlorohydrin

C₃H₅ClO

IUPAC: (RS)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane

CAS: 106-89-8

Overview

Epichlorohydrin is a versatile building block for epoxy resins, glycerol production, and water treatment chemicals. Over 2 million tonnes are produced annually.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	5	1.0080
Carbon	C	3	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990
Chlorine	Cl	1	35.4500

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×5

5.4%

Carbon ×3

38.9%

Oxygen ×1

17.3%

Chlorine ×1

38.3%

Uses

• Epoxy resin production
• Glycerol synthesis
• Water treatment chemical
• Paper strengthening agent

Fun Facts

✦ Nearly all epoxy adhesives and coatings start with epichlorohydrin as a precursor

Safety

⚠ Carcinogen
⚠ Toxic
⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

C1C(O1)CCl

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 92.52 g/mol
Density: 1.1800 g/cm³
Melting Point: -57.2 °C
Boiling Point: 116.5 °C
Solubility: 66 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 92.0029
XLogP: 0.5
TPSA: 12.5 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 1
Heavy Atoms: 5
Complexity: 37.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epichlorohydrin?

Epichlorohydrin (C₃H₅ClO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (RS)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane.

What is the molecular weight of Epichlorohydrin?

Epichlorohydrin has a molar mass of 92.52 g/mol.

What state is Epichlorohydrin at room temperature?

Epichlorohydrin is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Epichlorohydrin organic or inorganic?

Epichlorohydrin is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Epichlorohydrin?

Epichlorohydrin (C₃H₅ClO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).