Molecular Formula | C5H11ClO |
Molar Mass | 122.59 |
Density | 0.96 |
Melting Point | -60 °C |
Boling Point | 129-132 °C |
Flash Point | 28 °C |
Water Solubility | 6.2 g/L (20 ºC) |
Vapor Presure | 13.7mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Refractive Index | 1.4157-1.4177 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 0.967 melting point -60°C boiling point 129-132°C refractive index 1.4157-1.4177 flash point 28°C water-soluble 6.2g/L (20°C) |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R10 - Flammable R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
Safety Description | S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | 1993 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
Use | chloroethyl n-propyl ether is an intermediate of the herbicide preachlor. |
production method | the preparation method thereof is prepared by reacting propoxy ethanol with thionyl chloride or phosphorus trichloride. CH3CH2CH2OCH2CH2OH SOCl2→CH3CH2CH2OCH2CH2Cl SO2↑ HCl↑ |