1,2-Dichloroethane, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Maximum level of impurities: Color (APHA) 10, Evaporation residue 0.002%, Titratable acid 0.0003meq/g, H₂O 0.03%

Used to make vinyl chloride, and chlorinated solvents(trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and vinylidene), remove grease, resins, glue and dirt. Used as a solvent in the manufacturing of polystyrene and SBR latex. It is added to leaded petrol as an anti-knock compound. It is also used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, packaging materials, furniture, auto mobile parts, wall coverings and housewares. It is also used generally as an intermediate for other organic chemical compounds and as a solvent. Used as fumigant residues for wheat, flour, bran, middlings and bread. Used as solvent for the isomer distribution in the acetylation of benzene and toluene under the influence of aluminum chloride.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 107-06-2
• Molecular Formula: C2H4Cl2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.95
• MDL Number: MFCD00000963
• InChI Key: WSLDOOZREJYCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethylene dichloride, ethylene chloride, ethane, 1,2-dichloro, dutch liquid, dutch oil, ethane dichloride, glycol dichloride, aethylenchlorid, dichloro-1,2-ethane, dichloremulsion
• PubChem CID: 11
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27789
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-dichloroethane
• SMILES: ClCCCl

• Melting Point: °C to 35°C
• Color: Colorless
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Density: 1.256 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Boiling Point: 83°C
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Flash Point: 15°C (59°F)
• Ignition Point: 440°C (824°F)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.4448
• Assay Percent Range: >99%
• Beilstein: 605264
• Solubility Information: Miscible in methanol,diethyl ether,n-octanol,acetone. Very slightly miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 98.96
• Grade: ACS
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 1, 2-Dichloroethane
• Chemical Name or Material: 1, 2-Dichloroethane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H302-H315-H319-H331-H335-H336-H350-H373
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P311-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P5
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 3, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	203-458-1
RTECSNumber	KI0525000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only