(R)-Epichlorohydrin

CAS: 51594-55-9

Ref. TR-E582305

Product Information

• Name: (R)-Epichlorohydrin
• Synonyms: (2R)-(Chloromethyl)oxirane, (-)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane, (-)-Epichlorohydrin, (2R)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane, (R)-(Chloromethyl)oxirane, (R)-1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, (2R)-2-(chloromethyl)oxirane, (R)-(-)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane, (R)-3-Chloro-1,2-epoxypropane, Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-, (2R)-, Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-, (R)-, Oxirane, 2-(chloromethyl)-, (2R)-
• CAS: 51594-55-9

Description

Applications R-enantiomer of Epichlorohydrin, an important industrial chemical, is a bifunctional alkylating agent with the potential to form DNA cross-links. It is used as a solvent for natural and synthetic resins, gums, cellulose esters and ethers, paints, varnishes, nail enamels and lacquers, cement for Celluloid. Also, it is used as stabilizer.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Romano, K.P. et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 20, 832 (2007); Smyth, H.F., et al.: J. Ind. Hyg. Toxicol., 30, 63 (1948);

• Brand: TRC

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 92.52
• Formula: C₃H₅ClO
• Color/Form: Clear Colourless Oil
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H5ClO/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3H,1-2H2/t3-/m0/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=BRLQWZUYTZBJKN-VKHMYHEASA-N
• SMILES: ClC[C@H]1CO1