Vinyl Chloride

C₂H₃Cl

IUPAC: Chloroethene

CAS: 75-01-4

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 3 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×3
4,8%
C
Carbon ×2
38,4%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
56,7%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

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

Structure

SMILES

C=CCl

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
gas
Molmasse
62,50 g/mol
Dichte
0,9110 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-153,8 °C
Siedepunkt
-13,4 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Auch bekannt als

VCM Vinyl chloride monomer

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).