1,2-Dichloropropane
- Product Name
- 1,2-Dichloropropane
- CAS No.
- 78-87-5
- Chemical Name
- 1,2-Dichloropropane
- CBNumber
- CB51096746
- Molecular Formula
- C3H6Cl2
- Formula Weight
- 112.98574
- MOL File
- 78-87-5.mol
Safety
- RIDADR
- 1279
- HazardClass
- 3
- PackingGroup
- II
Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)
- Symbol(GHS)
-
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
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H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H331Toxic if inhaled
H350May cause cancer
- Precautionary statements
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P201Obtain special instructions before use.
P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
1,2-Dichloropropane Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Definition
ChEBI: Rac-1,2-dichloropropane is a racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-1,2-dichloropropane. It is used as a fumigant to control nematodes in soil and insects in stored grain. It has a role as a fumigant insecticide, an agrochemical, a carcinogenic agent and a polar aprotic solvent. It contains a (R)-1,2-dichloropropane and a (S)-1,2-dichloropropane.