2-chloroethanol
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| Chemical formula | C2H5ClO |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | liquid |
| Index of refraction | 1.441 |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 80.51 |
| Density(g/cc) | 1.201 |
| Melting Point(°C) | -62.60 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | 127-131 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | misc |
| Immediate Danger to Life and Health | 7ppm |
| NFPA 704 |  2
4
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Uses
Other
- Key chemical intermediate in the production of industrial chemical ethylene oxide
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Production
Synthesis
- Bubble ethylene through a solution of calcium hypochlorite
- H2CCH2(v) + HOCl(aq) → C2H5ClO