Chemical Properties
colourless to light yellow liquid
Uses
1-Chloro-2-propanol has been used as:
- chemical intermediate for the manufacture of propylene oxide, a starting material for production of polyurethane polyols and propylene glycol
- as α,β-halohydrin standard during the enzymatic synthesis of α,β-halohydrins from gaseous alkenes
Definition
ChEBI: 1-chloropropan-2-ol is a secondary alcohol that is isopropanol in which one of the methyl hydrogen atoms is substituted by chlorine. It is an organochlorine compound and a secondary alcohol. It derives from a hydride of a propane.
General Description
Clear colorless to light amber liquid with a mild non residual odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to light. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Fire Hazard
1-Chloro-2-propanol is combustible.
