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51594-55-9

Name (R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin
CAS 51594-55-9
EINECS(EC#) 424-280-2
Molecular Formula C3H5ClO
MDL Number MFCD00077759
Molecular Weight 92.52
MOL File 51594-55-9.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Colorless to light yellow liqui
Melting point  -48°C
alpha  34 º (589nm, c=1, MeOH)
Boiling point  114 °C(lit.)
density  1.180 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density  3.29 (vs air)
vapor pressure  10 mm Hg ( 16.6 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.438(lit.)
Fp  33 °C
storage temp.  2-8°C
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to very pale yellow
explosive limit 21%
optical activity [α]20/D 34°, c = 1 in methanol
Water Solubility  insoluble
Merck  3532
BRN  1420785
CAS DataBase Reference 51594-55-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-, (R)-(51594-55-9)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements 
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 Statements 
S53:Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before use .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
RIDADR  UN 2023 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  RR0427000
Autoignition Temperature 772 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29103000

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