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Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H5ClO. It is a colorless, highly reactive liquid with a characteristic amine-like odor. ECH is used primarily in the production of epoxy resins, which are used in various industrial and commercial applications such as coatings, adhesives, and composites. It is also used as a solvent and intermediate in the production of other chemicals.
| Product Characteristics | Product Detail |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 106-89-8 |
| Formula | C3H5ClO |
| Molecular Weight | 92.53 |
| Synonyms | Oxirane,(chloromethyl)- (9CI);Propane, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxy- (6CI,8CI);(Chloromethyl)ethylene oxide;(Chloromethyl)oxirane;(RS)-Epichlorhydrin;1,2-Epoxy-3-chloropropane;1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane;2,3-Epoxypropyl chloride;2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane;3-Chloro-1,2-epoxypropane;3-Chloro-1,2-propylene oxide;3-Chloropropene-1,2-oxide;3-Chloropropylene oxide;Chloropropylene oxide;Glycerol epichlorohydrin;Glycidyl chloride;J 006;NSC 6747;dl-a-Epichlorohydrin;a-Epichlorohydrin;g-Chloropropylene oxide; |
| EINECS | 203-439-8 |
| Density | 1.205 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | -57 `C |
| Boiling Point | 116.1 `C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 33.9 `C |
| Solubility | 6 g/100 mL (10 `C) in water |
| Appearance | clear, colorless |