2,3-Dichloropropene

CAS NO.：78-88-6
Empirical Formula: C3H4Cl2
Molecular Weight: 110.97
MDL number: MFCD00000943
EINECS: 201-153-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-12-18 13:37:16

What is 2,3-Dichloropropene?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to pink-brownish liquid

The Uses of 2,3-Dichloropropene

It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.

General Description

Colorless to yellow liquid with an odor of chloroform. Sinks in water. Produces irritating vapor.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2,3-Dichloropropene is incompatible with strong oxidizers.

Health Hazard

INHALATION: Vapors are poisonous, painful and irritating. Headache and dizziness may occur. Overexposure may cause liver and kidney damage and even death. EYES: Irritation and lacrimation. May cause transient corneal injury. SKIN: Slight irritation, readily absorbed in toxic amounts causing headache and dizziness and other systematic symptoms. INGESTION: Acute gastrointestinal distress with pulmonary congestion and edema. CNS Depression.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by inhalation and skin contact. Human mutation data reported. A severe skin irritant. A very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl-. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ALIPHATIC .

Properties of 2,3-Dichloropropene

Melting point:	10°C
Boiling point:	94 °C (lit.)
Density	1.204 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density	3.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure	44 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.461(lit.)
Flash point:	50 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	2.2g/l
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to pink-brownish
explosive limit	7.8%
Water Solubility	<0.1 g/100 mL at 22 ºC
BRN	1361491
CAS DataBase Reference	78-88-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2,3-Dichloropropene(78-88-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	2,3-Dichloropropene (78-88-6)

Safety information for 2,3-Dichloropropene

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H341:Germ cell mutagenicity H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.