Product
Epichlorohydrin
Epichlorohydrin
Chinese name
环氧氯丙烷
Boiling point
116.11 ℃(101.3 kPa)
English name
Epichlorohydrin
Water solubility
6.58%(wt)
Chemical formula
C3H5ClO
Density
1.18 g/cm2
Molecular weight
92.52
Appearance
colorless liquid, similar to chloroform smell
CAS Accession No
106-89-8
Flash point
40.6 ℃
Melting point
-25.6 ℃
Safety description
S45、S53

Epichlorohydrin (C3H5ClO) is a kind of organic compound with chemical formula is C3H5ClO. It is a organic compounds in colorless liquid and it’s odor is similar to chloroform. Epichlorohydrin is an important organic synthesis raw materials and intermediates. It can be used to produce epoxy resin and as the thinner for epoxy resin. It is also used in the manufacture of glycerin, nitroglycerin explosive, glass fiber reinforced plastic, glyceryl methacrylate, chlorol rubber, glycidyl derivatives, surfactants, electrical insulation products, etc. Whatsmore, it is the raw material of the manufacture of a variety of adhesives, medicine, pesticides, plasticizers and ion exchange resins and other products commonly. And it also as a solvent for adhesives, coatings, paints, rubber, resins, cellulose esters and cellulose ethers.