Epichlorohydrin

C₃H₅ClO

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

CAS: 106-89-8

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×5
5,4%
C
Carbon ×3
38,9%
O
Oxygen ×1
17,3%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
38,3%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

C1C(O1)CCl

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
92,52 g/mol
Densité
1,1800 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-57,2 °C
Point d'ébullition
116,5 °C
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

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 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).