Dichloroethane CAS 107-06-2

Dichloroethane is an organic compound with the formula C2H4Cl2 and molecular weight 98.97. It is a kind of halogenated hydrocarbon [1]. Dichloroethane has two isomers,1, 1-dichloroethane and 1, 2-dichloroethane, which are generally referred to as 1, 2-dichloroethane unless otherwise specified. Dichloroethane is colorless or light yellow transparent liquid, insoluble in water, it is colorless at room temperature with chloroform-like odor liquid, toxic, with potential carcinogenicity, mainly used as an intermediate in the production process of vinyl chloride (polyvinyl chloride monomer), synthesis is often used as a solvent, can be added to leaded gasoline to improve octane number. It is also used as a solvent for wax, fat, rubber and grain insecticide. Possible solvent alternatives include 1, 3-dioxane and toluene.

Dichloroethane

Ethylene dichloride; Ethylene dichloride;

Chemical formula C2H4Cl2

Molecular weight 98.959

CAS login number 107-06-2

EINECS entry number 203-458-1

Melting point -35 ℃

Boiling point 83.5 ℃

Water soluble slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform.

Density 1.257 g/cm³

Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid, with a chloroform-like odor

Flash point 17 ℃

Organic synthetic extractant should be used

Security Description S45

Hazard Symbol 7(Medium flash point flammable liquid)

Hazard Description R11

International code 32035

InChI1/C2H4Cl2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H2

RTECS number KI0175000

HS code 2903150000

UN number 2362

IMDG Rules page 3205

Refraction 1.4448

Refractive index 1.4167

Saturated vapor pressure 15.33kPa/10℃

The critical temperature is 261.5 ℃

Critical pressure 5.05MPa

Heat of combustion 1244.8 kJ/mol