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Chemical Abstract Number (CAS #) 107073
Synonyms2-Chloroethanol
Ethanol, 2-chloro-
Ethylene chlorohydrin
Analytical Methods EPA Method 8010B
EPA Method 8240B
EPA Method 8260A
Molecular FormulaC2H5ClO
Use MFR OF INSECTICIDES; TREATING SWEET POTATOES BEFORE PLANTING INTRODUCTION OF HYDROXYETHYL GROUP IN ORGANIC SYNTH; SOLVENT FOR CELLULOSE ACETATE, ETHYLCELLULOSE USED TO PRODUCE ETHYLENE GLYCOL & ETHYLENE OXIDE; EMPLOYED FOR SEPN OF BUTADIENE FROM HYDROCARBON MIXT; IN DEWAXING & REMOVING NAPHTHENES FROM MINERAL OIL, IN REFINING OF ROSIN; IN EXTRACTION OF PINE LIGNIN; SOLVENT FOR CELLULOSE ETHERS INT FOR INDIGO, NUMEROUS OTHER CHEMICALS; INT FOR THIODIETHYLENE GLYCOL (TEXTILE PRINTING SOLVENT); INT FOR DICHLOROETHYL FORMAL FOR MFR OF POLYSULFIDES FOR REMOVAL OF TAR SPOTS; CLEANING AGENT FOR MACHINES
Apparent Color COLORLESS GLYCERINE-LIKE LIQ
Odor FAINT ETHEREAL ODOR ; SWEET, PLEASANT
Boiling Point 128-130 DEG C @ 760 MM HG
Melting Point -67.5 DEG C
Molecular Weight 80.52
Density 1.197 @ 20 DEG C/4 DEG C

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