1-Chloro-2-propanol Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

126-127 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.111 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.439(lit.)

Flash point:

125 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water

solubility 

Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

clear liquid

pka

14.09±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Colorless to Light yellow

Merck 

14,7851

BRN 

773653

Exposure limits

ACGIH: TWA 1 ppm (Skin)

Stability:

Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

CAS DataBase Reference

127-00-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

1-Chloro-2-propanol (127-00-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

10-20-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/39

RIDADR 

UN 2611 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

UA8942000

F 

19

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29055900

Hazardous Substances Data

127-00-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

MSDS

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1-Chloro-2-propanol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

colourless to light yellow liquid

Uses

1-Chloro-2-propanol has been used as:

• chemical intermediate for the manufacture of propylene oxide, a starting material for production of polyurethane polyols and propylene glycol
• as α,β-halohydrin standard during the enzymatic synthesis of α,β-halohydrins from gaseous alkenes

Definition

ChEBI: 1-chloropropan-2-ol is a secondary alcohol that is isopropanol in which one of the methyl hydrogen atoms is substituted by chlorine. It is an organochlorine compound and a secondary alcohol. It derives from a hydride of a propane.

General Description

Clear colorless to light amber liquid with a mild non residual odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to light. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Fire Hazard

1-Chloro-2-propanol is combustible.

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• 1-Chlorocarbonyl-1-methylethyl acetate
• 2,2-Dimethyl-3-chloro-1-propanol