Ethylene dichloride
| Chemical formula | {{#Chem:C2H4Cl2}} |
|---|---|
| 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
- Feedstock for chloroethene
Other
Natural occurrence
- Does not occur naturally
Hazards
Character
Production
Synthesis
Combine ethylene and chlorine with an Iron (III) catalyst[1] {{#Chem:C2H4(g) + Cl2 (g) {FeCl3=250-400 °C} ClC2H4Cl (l) (dH= −218 kJ}}
Testing
Purification
Storage
Disposal
See Also
References
- ↑ US patent S3222408
Link courtesy Google