Home › Chemicals › 1,2-Dichloroethane CAS 107-06-2: 1,2-Dichloroethane (C2H4Cl2) Identity CAS Number 107-06-2 Molecular Formula C2H4Cl2 IUPAC Name 1,2-dichloroethane Molecular Weight 98.96 g/mol SMILES ClCCClSynonyms ethylene dichloride, EDC, 1,2-dichloroethane, dichloroethane
2D Structure
Physical Properties Density 1.253 g/mL at 25°C Boiling Point 83.5°C Melting Point -35.0°C Flash Point 13.0°C Vapor Pressure 10.5 kPa at 20°C Refractive Index nD = 1.445 Dielectric Constant ε = 10.4
Safety & GHS Classification Flammable GHS06 Health Hazard GHS09
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor H301: Toxic if swallowed H311: Toxic in contact with skin H315: Causes skin irritation H319: Causes serious eye irritation H331: Toxic if inhaled H335: May cause respiratory irritation H350: May cause cancer H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Storage: Store in cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Ground/bond containers. Store away from strong oxidizers, bases, and active metals. Use in fume hood.
Material Compatibility Matrix Plastics Material Rating PTFE Excellent PVC Poor PE Poor PP Fair PEEK Excellent PVDF Good
Rubbers Material Rating Viton Excellent NBR Fair EPDM Good Silicone Good FKM Excellent
Metals Material Rating Stainless 316 Excellent Aluminum Excellent Copper Excellent Brass Excellent
Applications Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) precursor PVC production intermediate Solvent for paints, adhesives, and degreasers Chemical intermediate for ethylene amines Lead scavenger in tetraethyl lead fuel Fumigant for grain storage Extraction solvent for oils and fats External References: PubChem
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