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

H
Hydrogen ×5
5.4%
C
Carbon ×3
38.9%
O
Oxygen ×1
17.3%
Cl
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 Ų
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).