Propylene dichloride
General Product Information
| Article | Propylene dichloride |
| Synonyms | 1,2-Dichloropropane |
| CAS No. | 78-87-5 |
| EEG No. | 602-020-00-0 |
| EINECS No. | 201-152-2 |
| IMO | Class 3 |
| Tariff Code | 290319 |
| UN No. | 1279 |
| VLG/ADR | Class 3, Packing Group II |
Description
Propylene dichloride, also known as 1,2-dichloropropane, is a colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid with a sweetish odor. It belongs to the halogenated hydrocarbons and is mainly used industrially because of its excellent solubility and reactivity in organic synthesis. The product is classified as highly flammable and harmful at inhalation or ingestion.
Characteristics
- Odor: Slightly sweet.
- Highly flammable.
- Grade: Technical.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | C3H6Cl2 |
| Molar Weight | 112.99 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -100 °C |
| Boiling Point | 95-96 °C |
| Solubility | – |
| Density | 1.16 g/cm³ (at 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1,44 |
| pH | – |
| Color | Colorless to light yellow |
| Shape | Liquid |
Applications
Propylene dichloride is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Pharmaceutical & Chemical Industry.
As a reagent in syntheses.
2. Solvent
Widely used for resins, greases, oils and waxes.
3. Cleaning Agent
Degreaser in Metalworking and at industrial cleaning.
4. Agriculture
Previously used as a soil disinfectant (use now highly regulated).
5. Construction
For impregnation of natural stone against moisture and fungal growth.
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – 1,2-Dichloropropane
- Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) – Guidelines and standards for food additives and food ingredients.
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- European Food Information Council (EFIC)
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) – Information about safety and application of food additives.
- PubChem – 1,2-Dichloropropane of the National Library of Medicine by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
- Wikipedia – 1,2-Dichloropropane