Hexadecyl chloride

Epichlorohydrin English Name: Epichlorohydrin Also Known As: Epichlorohydrin; 3-Chloro-1,2-epoxypropane Chemical Formula: C₃H₅ClO Molecular Weight: 92.52 CAS Registry Number: 106-89-8 EINECS Number: 203-439-8 Melting Point: -57.2°C Boiling Point: 117.9°C Flash Point: 40°C Density: 1.1812 g/mL Appearance: Colorless liquid Water Solubility: Insoluble in water Applications: 1. Primarily used in the production of glycerol, epoxy resins, chlorohydrin rubber, and polyether polyols. It is an important raw material for manufacturing glycerol and glycidyl derivatives, and is used as an organic solvent. Epichlorohydrin is also an intermediate in the production of the rodenticide gliftor and is employed in organic synthesis. 2. Organic solvent (for resins, gums, cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, etc.). 3. It is a significant organic synthesis raw material and intermediate. Used in the production of epoxy resins and as a diluent for epoxy resins. 4. Also used in the manufacture of glycerol, fiberglass reinforced plastics, glycidyl methacrylate, chlorohydrin rubber, glycidyl derivatives, surfactants, electrical insulation products, and more.