Vinyl Chloride

C₂H₃Cl

IUPAC: Chloroethene

CAS: 75-01-4

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 3 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

원소 구성

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

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

Structure

SMILES

C=CCl

성질

유형
organic
상태
gas
몰 질량
62.50 g/mol
밀도
0.9110 g/cm³
녹는점
-153.8 °C
끓는점
-13.4 °C
용해도
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

다른 이름

VCM Vinyl chloride monomer

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).