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HomeProduct name list(R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol

(R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol

Synonym(s):(R)-α-Glycerol chlorohydrin

  • CAS NO.:57090-45-6
  • Empirical Formula: C3H7ClO2
  • Molecular Weight: 110.54
  • MDL number: MFCD00135169
  • EINECS: 611-463-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-07-30 16:49:16
(R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol Structural

What is (R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol?

Chemical properties

clear light yellow liquid

The Uses of (R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol

(R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is used as a reagent in the synthesis of PA-824, which is a promising antituberculosis drug candidate that has been synthesized. It is also used in the manufacture of L-carnitine, which is a quaternary ammonium compound involved in metabolism in most mammals, plants, and some bacteria.

Definition

ChEBI: The (R)-stereoisomer of 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol.

Health Hazard

The toxicological evaluation revealed that (R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol was genotoxic in humans and had anti-fertility effects in male rats. The discharge of this compound into wastewater might cause serious environmental hazards[1].

References

[1] Yun‐Xu Yang. “Practical and Efficient Utilisation of (R)-3-chloro-1,2-Propanediol in Synthesis of L-Carnitine.” Journal of Chemical Research-s 93 1 (2011): 371–372.

Properties of (R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol

Melting point: -40°C
Boiling point: 213 °C(lit.)
alpha  -0.9 º (neat)
Density  1.321 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  0.04 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.48(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility  soluble in Chloroform, Methanol
form  clear liquid
pka 13.28±0.20(Predicted)
color  Colorless to Brown
Specific Gravity 1.322
optical activity [α]20/D 1°, neat
Water Solubility  soluble
BRN  2202928
CAS DataBase Reference 57090-45-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for (R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
ghs
Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
ghs
Health Hazard
GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements H290:Corrosive to Metals
H301:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation
H351:Carcinogenicity
H370:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement Codes P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P234:Keep only in original container.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for (R)-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol

InChIKey SSZWWUDQMAHNAQ-VKHMYHEASA-N

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