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1,2-Dichloroethane (Cat No.:R044902), also known as ethylene dichloride, is a chlorinated hydrocarbon widely used as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate. It is a colorless, oily liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. DCE is primarily employed in the production of vinyl chloride monomer, a key precursor for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics. It also serves as a solvent in organic synthesis and extraction processes. Due to its volatility and potential health hazards, including toxicity and possible carcinogenicity, it is handled with caution under regulated safety conditions in both laboratory and industrial settings.
| CAS Number | 107-06-2 |
| Synonyms | 1,2-Bichloroethane; 1,2-Ethylene Dichloride; Brocide; DCE; Dichlor-Mulsion; Dutch Liquid; EDC; EDC (Halocarbon); Ethylene Chloride; Ethylene Dichloride; Glycol Dichloride; HCC 150; sym-Dichloroethane; α,β-Dichloroethane |
| Molecular Formula | ClCH2CH2Cl |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| IUPAC Name | 1,2-dichloroethane |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H4Cl2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H2 |
| InChIKey | WSLDOOZREJYCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(CCl)Cl |
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