Dichloroethane
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Chemical formula | ClH2CCH2Cl |
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OTP appearance | colorless liquid |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 98.95 |
Density(g/cc) | 1.253 |
Melting Point(°C) | -35 |
Boiling Point(°C) | 84 |
Solubility in water(g/L) | 8.7 |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Primary
- Industrial chemical
- Intermediate in the production of trichloroethylene
- Feedstock for Vinyl chloride monomer
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Production
Synthesis
- Chlorinate ethylene with chlorine gas over an iron (III) chloride catalyst
- H2CCH2 + Cl2{FeCl3ClH2CCH2Cl}→
- H2CCH2 + Cl2