Epichlorohydrin

Epichlorohydrin, also known as 3-chloro-1,2-propylene oxide, is referred to as ECH. Its chemical formula is C3H5ClO. It is an important organic chemical raw material.

The most important downstream field of epichlorohydrin is epoxy resin. The application fields of epoxy resin are mainly coatings, electronic and electrical, composite materials and adhesives. Epichlorohydrin can also be used to synthesize curing agent TGIC, solvent, diluent, chlorohydrin rubber, polyether polyol, cationic etherifying agent, pharmaceutical intermediate, surfactant, etc., and these products are widely used in chemical industry, light industry, transportation, medicine, electronics and electrical and other fields.

Properties

Epichlorohydrin is a volatile and flammable, clear, colorless, liquid, chlorinated cyclic ether with an irritating, chloroform-like odor that emits toxic fumes of hydrochloric acid and other chlorinated compounds when heated to decomposition. Epichlorohydrin is used in the manufacture of epoxy resins, synthetic glycerin and elastomers. Exposure to epichlorohydrin irritates the eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and can cause chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, and renal lesions. This substance also affects the blood. Epichlorohydrin is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen and may be associated with an increased risk of developing respiratory cancer.

CAS No.

106-89-8

Formula

C3H5ClO

Molecular Mass

92.52420

Exact Mass

92.00290

PSA

12.53000

Logp

0.62400