Information About2-chloroethanol |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT 2-CHLOROETHANOL | |
| alcohols | |
| chloroethanol, 2- | |
| organochlorides | |
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2-Chloroethanol is a colorless liquid similar to glycerine with faint, sweet pleasant ether-like odor. Its melting point is -67.5 °C, its boiling point is 128-130 °C. Its chemical formula is 25, or ClCH2CH2OH. It is miscible with water. It is also known as 2-chloro-1-ethanol, 2-monochloroethanol, 2-hydroxyethyl chloride, β-chloroethanol, β-hydroxyethyl chloride, chloroethanol, δ-chloroethanol, ethylchlorhydrin, ethylene chlorohydrin, glycol chlorohydrin, and glycol monochlorohydrin. 2-Chloroethanol is very toxic and the exposure may be fatal. It is absorbed through skin. Exposure can damage Central Nervous System , Cardiovascular System , Kidney s and Liver . It is very irritant to eyes and lungs. In fire, it decomposes to Hydrogen Chloride and Phosgene . It is a fire and explosion hazard. 2-Chloroethanol is synthetized from Ethylene and Hypochlorous Acid . 2-Chloroethanol is primarily used for synthesis of Ethylene Oxide and a number of synthetic reactions for preparation of Dye s, Pharmaceutical s, Biocide s and Plasticizer s. It is also used for manufacture of Thiodiglycol . It is a Solvent for Cellulose Acetate and Ethyl Cellulose , textile printing dyes, in dewaxing, refining of Rosin , extraction of Pine Lignin , cleaning of machines, and other uses. The trade with 2-chloroethanol is relatively low-volume, as it is easier to make it as needed than buying and storing it. EXTERNAL LINKS |