Ethylene dichloride
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| Ethylene dichloride | ||||
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| General | ||||
| Systematic name | 1,2-dichloroethane | |||
| Other names | Ethylene dichloride | |||
| Molecular formula | C2H4Cl2 | |||
| SMILES | ClClCC | |||
| Molar mass | 98.96 g/mol | |||
| Appearance | Colourless liquid with characteristic odour | |||
| CAS number | [107-06-2] | |||
| Properties | ||||
| Density and phase | 1.253 g/cm3, liquid | |||
| Solubility in water | ? g/100 ml (? °C) | |||
| Melting point | -35 °C (? K) | |||
| Boiling point | 83.5 °C (? K) | |||
| Viscosity | ? cP at ? °C | |||
| Structure | ||||
| Molecular shape | ? | |||
| Dipole moment | ? D | |||
| Hazards | ||||
| MSDS | External MSDS | |||
| Main hazards | ? | |||
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| Flash point | ? °C | |||
| R/S statement | R: ? S: ? | |||
| RTECS number | ? | |||
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| Structure and properties | n, εr, etc. | |||
| Thermodynamic data | Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas | |||
| Spectral data | UV, IR, NMR, MS | |||
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| Other anions | ? | |||
| Other cations | ? | |||
| Related ? | ? | |||
| Related compounds | ? | |||
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | ||||
Ethylene dichloride (EDC), systematically known as 1,2-dichloroethane is, mainly used to produce vinyl chloride monomer (VCM; chloroethene), the major precursor for PVC production. It is also used as a fumigant insecticide.
EDC has chemical formula C2H4Cl2 and CAS number 107-06-2. It occurs as a toxic, corrosive, highly flammable, and possibly carcinogenic colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor.
EDC is produced by reaction of ethylene and chlorine.
References
ChemicalLand compound database
