Vinyl Chloride

C₂H₃Cl

IUPAC: Chloroethene

CAS: 75-01-4

Overview

Vinyl chloride is the monomer used to produce PVC, one of the world's most used plastics. It is a colorless gas with a sweet odor. It is a known carcinogen that causes a rare liver cancer (hepatic angiosarcoma) in workers exposed to high levels.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 3 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×3
4.8%
C
Carbon ×2
38.4%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
56.7%

Uses

  • • PVC production
  • • Refrigerant (historical)
  • • Aerosol propellant (historical)

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment released large amounts of vinyl chloride

Safety

  • ⚠ Known carcinogen (IARC Group 1)
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Causes hepatic angiosarcoma

Structure

SMILES

C=CCl

Properties

Type
organic
State
gas
Molar Mass
62.50 g/mol
Density
0.9110 g/cm³
Melting Point
-153.8 °C
Boiling Point
-13.4 °C
Solubility
2.7 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
61.9923
XLogP
1.5
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
10.0

Also Known As

VCM Vinyl chloride monomer

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 Vinyl Chloride?
Vinyl Chloride (C₂H₃Cl) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Chloroethene.
What is the molecular weight of Vinyl Chloride?
Vinyl Chloride has a molar mass of 62.498 g/mol.
What state is Vinyl Chloride at room temperature?
Vinyl Chloride is a gas at room temperature.
Is Vinyl Chloride organic or inorganic?
Vinyl Chloride is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Vinyl Chloride?
Vinyl Chloride (C₂H₃Cl) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Chlorine (Cl).