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(R)-(−)-Epichlorohydrin

(R)-(−)-Epichlorohydrin chemical structure
CAS Number51594-55-9
FormulaC3H5ClO
Mol. Weight92.52 g/mol

What is (R)-(−)-Epichlorohydrin?

(R)-(−)-Epichlorohydrin is a chemical compound with CAS number 51594-55-9 and molecular formula C3H5ClO. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Building block for the synthesis of a key intermediate in the synthesis of stable PGI2 analogue UT-15.1

Specifications

Molecular Weight

92.52 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

Boiling Point

114 °C(lit.)

Density

1.180 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H301-H311-H314-H317-H331-H350

Precautionary Statements

P201-P261-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

424-280-2

WGK Germany

3

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