Name | (S)-(+)-epichlorohydrin |
Synonyms | (S)-(+)Epichlorohydrin (S)-CHLOROMETHYLOXIRANE (S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin (S)-(+)-epichlorohydrin (S)-3-CHLOROPROPYLENE OXIDE (S)-(+)-CHLOROMETHYLOXIRANE S(+)-2-(CHLOROMETHYL)OXIRANE (S)-1-CHLORO-2,3-EPOXYPROPANE OXIRANE, (CHLOROMETHYL)-, (2S)- (S)-(+)-1-CHLORO-2,3-EPOXYPROPANE |
CAS | 67843-74-7 |
EINECS | 614-150-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C3H5ClO/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3H,1-2H2/t3-/m1/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C3H5ClO |
Molar Mass | 92.52 |
Density | 1.183g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −57°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 92-93°C360mm Hg(lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | 34 º (589nm, c=1, MeOH) |
Flash Point | 93°F |
Water Solubility | insoluble |
Vapor Presure | 13.8 mm Hg ( 21.1 °C) |
Vapor Density | 3.2 (vs air) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to very pale yellow |
BRN | 1420784 |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
Explosive Limit | 21% |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.438(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Boiling point 92-93 °c (360mm Hg). |
Use | For the synthesis of chiral intermediates and chiral drugs |
Hazard Symbols | T - Toxic |
Risk Codes | R45 - May cause cancer R10 - Flammable R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R34 - Causes burns R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact |
Safety Description | S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | UN 2023 6.1/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | TX4900000 |
HS Code | 29038900 |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | II |
Use | a variety of chiral pharmaceutical intermediates. as a potential metabolic regulator for the synthesis of fatty acid oxidation inhibitors; For the total synthesis of macquarmicins and macrolide RK-397; For the enantioselective synthesis of hydroxyisoxazolidine and ()-Chiral structural unit of cis-syn-lvicin (a potential antitumor agent) for the synthesis of chiral intermediates and chiral drugs |
autoignition temperature | 1421 ° F. |