2-chloropropane-1,3-diol Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

146℃ (18 Torr)

Density 

1.3219

refractive index 

1.4831 (589.3 nm 20℃)

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

pka

13.57±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless to Pale Yellow

Stability:

Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

LogP

-0.690 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Chloro-1,3-propanediol (497-04-1)

2-chloropropane-1,3-diol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

colourless liquid

Uses

A metabolite of Dichloropropanols

General Description

Colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Hygroscopic. Water soluble .

Reactivity Profile

A halogenated alcohol. Many alcohols are flammable. Polyols are generally combustible, but their generally low volatility means that they are poorly flammable. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 2-chloropropane-1,3-diol are not available. 2-chloropropane-1,3-diol is probably combustible.

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