Dichloroethane
| Chemical formula | {{#Chem:ClH2CCH2Cl}} |
|---|---|
| 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 |  3
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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
- {{#Chem: H2CCH2 + Cl2 {FeCl3 = } ClH2CCH2Cl}}