1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

IUPAC: 1,2-Dichloroethane

CAS: 107-06-2

Übersicht

1,2-Dichloroethane (EDC) is produced in larger quantities than any other chlorinated organic compound. Over 95% is converted to vinyl chloride for PVC production.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Verwendung

  • Vinyl chloride production
  • Solvent
  • Chemical intermediate

Wissenswertes

  • One of the highest-volume industrial chemicals worldwide, almost entirely for PVC

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

C(CCl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
98,96 g/mol
Dichte
1,2530 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-35,7 °C
Siedepunkt
83,5 °C
Löslichkeit
8.7 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
97,9690
XLogP
1,5
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
6,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1,2-Dichloroethane?
1,2-Dichloroethane (C₂H₄Cl₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,2-Dichloroethane.
What is the molecular weight of 1,2-Dichloroethane?
1,2-Dichloroethane has a molar mass of 98.96 g/mol.
What state is 1,2-Dichloroethane at room temperature?
1,2-Dichloroethane is a liquid at room temperature.
Is 1,2-Dichloroethane organic or inorganic?
1,2-Dichloroethane is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up 1,2-Dichloroethane?
1,2-Dichloroethane (C₂H₄Cl₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Chlorine (Cl).