Epichlorohydrin

• CAT Number: R017786
• CAS Number: 106-89-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO
• Molecular Weight: 92.522
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H5ClO/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3H,1-2H2
• InChIKey: BRLQWZUYTZBJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(O1)CCl

Epichlorohydrin(CAT: R017786) is a chemical compound with significance in various industrial applications, particularly in organic chemistry and materials science. Its action method involves its use as a versatile building block in the synthesis of numerous chemical compounds, including pharmaceutical intermediates, epoxy resins, and synthetic rubbers. In the pharmaceutical field, epichlorohydrin can be utilized in the production of specific drug intermediates. In materials chemistry, it serves as a precursor for epoxy resins, which are vital in coatings, adhesives, and composites due to their excellent mechanical properties.