1,2-Bis(2-chloroethoxy)ethane Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-31°C

Boiling point:

235 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.197 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.461(lit.)

Flash point:

250 °F

storage temp. 

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

solubility 

insoluble

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Water Solubility 

insoluble

BRN 

506177

CAS DataBase Reference

112-26-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Ethane, 1,2-bis(2-chloroethoxy)-(112-26-5)

EPA Substance Registry System

1,2-Bis(2-chloroethoxy)ethane (112-26-5)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

19-21/22-37/38-41-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39

RIDADR 

UN 2810 6.1/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

KH4900000

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29091900

Hazardous Substances Data

112-26-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

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1,2-Bis(2-chloroethoxy)ethane Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to pale yellow liquid. Insoluble in water. Combustible.

Uses

Solvent for hydrocarbons, oils, etc.; extractant; intermediate for resins and insecticides; organic synthesis.

Uses

1,2-Bis(2-chloroethoxy)ethane is used as pharmaceutical intermediate.

Uses

1,2-bis(2-chloroethoxy)ethane was used in the synthesis of 1,1′-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)]bis[3-methyl-1H-imidazolium-1-yl] chloride.

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