Name | 1,2,3-Trichloropropane |
Synonyms | Trichloropropane 1,2,3-TRICHLOROPROPANE 1,2,3-Trichloropropane 1,2,3-trichloro-propan GLYCEROL TRICHLOROHYDRIN 1 2 3-TRICHLOROPROPANE STANDARD FOR GC 1,2,3-TRICHLOROPROPANE, not stabilized, OEKANAL |
CAS | 96-18-4 |
EINECS | 202-486-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/C3H5Cl3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3H,1-2H2 |
Molecular Formula | C3H5Cl3 |
Molar Mass | 147.43 |
Density | 1.387 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -14 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 156 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 180°F |
Water Solubility | 2 g/L (25 ºC) |
Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and ether (Weast, 1986); miscible with propyl chloride, carbon tetrachloride,and chloroform. |
Vapor Presure | 3.1 at 25 °C (Banerjee et al., 1990) |
Appearance | neat |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Exposure Limit | TLV-TWA 10 ppm (~60 mg/m3) (ACGIH),50 ppm (MSHA, OSHA, and NIOSH); IDLH1000 ppm (NIOSH). |
BRN | 1732068 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.484(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless flammable liquid. melting point -14.7 ℃ boiling point 156.8 ℃ relative density 1.3889 refractive index 1.4852 flash point 82.2 ℃ solubility slightly soluble in water. Soluble oil, grease, wax, chlorinated rubber and most resins. |
Use | For the production of pesticides and organic synthesis, gas chromatography comparative samples |
Risk Codes | R45 - May cause cancer R60 - May impair fertility R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R39/23/24/25 - R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable R38 - Irritating to the skin R68/20/21/22 - R48/23 - R48/21/22 - R36 - Irritating to the eyes R24/25 - R20 - Harmful by inhalation |
Safety Description | S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S37 - Wear suitable gloves. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S7 - Keep container tightly closed. |
UN IDs | UN 2810 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | TZ9275000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29031980 |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | Acute oral LD50 for rats 320 mg/kg (quoted, RTECS, 1985). |
colorless flammable liquid. Slightly soluble in water. Soluble oil, grease, wax, chlorinated rubber and most resins. The relative density was 1. 3889. Melting Point -14.7 °c. Boiling point 156.8 °c. Refractive index 4852. Flash point (Open Cup) 82.2 °c. Spontaneous ignition point 304.4.
It is mainly used to produce 1,2,3-allyl chloride, which is also a good solvent. It can also be used as the raw material of pesticide chlormequat and oat enemy.