DX0800

1,2-Dichloroethane

Meets ACS Specifications, Meets Reagent Specifications for testing USP/NF monographs GR ACS

• Synonym(s): Dichloroethane, Ethylene chloride, Ethylene dichloride
• Linear Formula: ClCH₂CH₂Cl
• CAS Number: 107-06-2
• Molecular Weight: 98.96
• Beilstein: 605264
• MDL number: MFCD00000963
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• EC Index Number: 203-458-1

Properties

• vapor density: 3.4 (20 °C, vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 87 mmHg ( 25 °C)
• Assay: ≥99% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 775 °F
• expl. lim.: 15.6 %
• impurities: ≤0.0003 meq/g Titrable acid; ≤0.03% Water (H2O)
• evapn. residue: ≤0.002%
• color: clearAPHA: ≤10
• refractive index: n20/D 1.444 (lit.)
• bp: 83 °C (lit.)
• mp: −35 °C (lit.)
• transition temp: flash point 13 °C
• solubility: 7.9 g/L
• density: 1.25 g/cm³ at 20 °C; 1.256 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: ClCCCl
• InChI: 1S/C2H4Cl2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H2
• InChI key: WSLDOOZREJYCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Green Catalytic Synthesis of Ethylenediamine from Ethylene Glycol and Monoethanolamine: A Review: This review details a green synthesis method using 1,2-dichloroethane, enhancing the sustainability of chemical processes in academia and industrial applications (Wu and An, 2024).
• The complete degradation of 1,2-dichloroethane in Escherichia coli by metabolic engineering: This study demonstrates a biotechnological approach to degrade 1,2-dichloroethane, reducing environmental impact, relevant for both academia and biotechnological industries (Deng et al., 2024).
• Characteristics of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted from Airport Sources and Their Effects on Ozone Production: Investigates the role of 1,2-dichloroethane among other VOCs in environmental pollution and ozone formation, crucial for environmental research and regulations (Chen et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Appearance: Clear
Assay (GC): 99.0% min
Color (APHA): 10 max
Evaporation residue: 0.002% max
Form: Liquid
Titrable acid: 0.0003meq/g max
Water (H2O): 0.03% max

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H302,H304,H315,H319,H331,H335,H350
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Asp. Tox. 1 - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 55.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 13 °C - closed cup