(R)-(−)-Epichlorohydrin , 98% , 51594-55-9

Synonym(s):
(R)-(−)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane

CAS NO.：51594-55-9

Empirical Formula: C3H5ClO

Molecular Weight: 92.52

MDL number: MFCD00077759

EINECS: 424-280-2

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: -48°C
• Boiling point: 114 °C(lit.)
• alpha: 34 º (589nm, c=1, MeOH)
• Density: 1.180 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
• vapor density: 3.29 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 10 mm Hg ( 16.6 °C)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.438(lit.)
• Flash point: 33 °C
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• solubility: Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
• form: Liquid
• color: Clear colorless to very pale yellow
• explosive limit: 21%
• optical activity: [α]20/D 34°, c = 1 in methanol
• Water Solubility: insoluble
• Merck: 14,3532
• BRN: 1420785
• CAS DataBase Reference: 51594-55-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-, (R)-(51594-55-9)

Description and Uses

Building block for the synthesis of a key intermediate in the synthesis of stable PGI₂ analogue UT-15.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS02,GHS05,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal word: Danger
• Hazard statements: H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H350
• Precautionary statements: P202-P210-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
• Hazard Codes: T
• Risk Statements: 45-10-23/24/25-34-43
• Safety Statements: 53-45
• RIDADR: UN 2023 6.1/PG 2
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: RR0427000
• Autoignition Temperature: 772 °F
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 6.1
• PackingGroup: II
• HS Code: 29103000
• Limited Quantities: 100ml (liquid) or 0.5 Kg (solid)
• Excepted Quantities: Max Inner Pack (1g or 1ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)