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(R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin Structure

(R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin

Chemical Properties

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.)
Flash point 33 °C
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to very pale yellow
optical activity [α]20/D 34°, c = 1 in methanol
explosive limit 21%
Water Solubility  insoluble
Merck  14,3532
BRN  1420785
CAS DataBase Reference 51594-55-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-, (R)-(51594-55-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements  45-10-23/24/25-34-43
Safety Statements  53-45
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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