| Identification | |
| Name: | R-epichlorohydrin |
| Synonyms: | (R)-3-Chloro-1,2-epoxypropane; (R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin; (R)-Epichlorohydrin; (R)-1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane |
| CAS: | 51594-55-9 |
| EINECS: | 424-280-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H5ClO |
| Molecular Weight: | 92.52 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3H5ClO/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3H,1-2H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2023 |
| Density: | 1.183 |
| Refractive index: | 1.4365-1.4385 |
| Alpha: | 34 o (589NM, C=1, MEOH) |
| Water Solubility: | insoluble |
| Solubility: | insoluble |
| Appearance: | colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Color: | Colorless liquid |
| Usage: | A major industrial use of epichlorohydrin has been in the production of glycerin. Used as a building block in the manufacture of polymers and resins. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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