Description of Ethanol, 2-chloro-

Detail of > 107-07-3

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• CAS Number:
• 107-07-3
• Name:

• Ethanol, 2-chloro-

• Superlist Name:
• 2-Chloroethanol
• Formula:
• C2H5 Cl O
• Molecular Structure:
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• Synonyms:
• 1-Chloro-2-hydroxyethane;2-Chloro-1-ethanol; 2-Chloro-1-hydroxyethane; 2-Chloroethanol; 2-Chloroethylalcohol; 2-Hydroxyethyl chloride; Chloroethanol; Ethene chlorohydrin;Ethylchlorohydrin; Ethylene chlorhydrin; Ethylene chlorohydrin; Glycolchlorohydrin; Glycol monochlorohydrin; NSC 122289; b-Chloroethanol; b-Chloroethyl alcohol; b-Hydroxyethyl chloride
• Molecular Weight:
• 80.52
• EINECS:
• 203-459-7
• Density:
• 1.201
• Melting Point:
• -63 ºC
• Boiling Point:
• 129 ºC
• Flash Point:
• 55 ºC
• Solubility:
• MISCIBLE
• Appearance:
• clear, colorless liquid.
• Hazard Symbols:
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• Risk Codes:
• R26/27/28   
• Safety:
• A poison by ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, intraperitoneal, intravenous, and subcutaneous routes. Moderately toxic to humans by inhalation. It can affect the nervous system, liver, spleen, and lungs. An experimental teratogen. Mutation data reported. A severe eye and mild skin irritant. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO₂, dry chemical. Violent reaction with chlorosulfonic acid, ethylene diamine, sodium hydroxide. Reacts with water or steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes. Potentially violent reaction with oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of Cl⁻ and phosgene. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ALIPHATIC.

  Analytical Methods:

     

  For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Ethylene Chlorohydrin, 2513.Details

• Transport Information:
• UN 1135