Chemical Properties
There are 4 isomers of dichloropropanols 1,3-
dichloro-2-propanol (96-23-1) and “dichloropropanols”
(26545-73-3) are citations in environmental regulations:
C3H6OCl2 is a colorless viscous liquid with a chloroformlike odor. Slightly soluble in water. 1,3-Dichloro-2-
propanol:
Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID
Uses
2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol may be employed as carbon and energy supplement for the growth of
Pseudomonas putida strain (MC4).
Uses
An isomer of dichloropropanol; shows metabolite toxicity.
General Description
Viscous colorless to amber liquid with an ethereal odor.
Air & Water Reactions
May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2,3-DICHLORO-1-PROPANOL is incompatible with oxidizers, oxygen and peroxides.
Fire Hazard
2,3-DICHLORO-1-PROPANOL is combustible.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion and
skin contact. Moderately toxic by inhalation.
A skin and severe eye irritant. Mutation data
reported. When heated to decomposition it
emits toxic fumes of Cl-. See also
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS,
AROMATIC.
Potential Exposure
It is used as a solvent for hard resins
and nitrocellulose; in the manufacture of photographic
chemicals and lacquer; as a cement for celluloid; and as a
binder of water colors. It occurs in effluents from glycerol
and halohydrin production plants.
Shipping
UN2750 1,3-Dichloropropanol-2, Hazard Class:
6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires orexplosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong
acids, acid anhydrides, strong bases
