39638-32-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,2'-oxybis[2-chloropropane]
• Synonyms: 2,2'-oxybis[2-chloropropane]
• CAS NO: 39638-32-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H12Cl2O
• Molecular Weight: 171.06488
• EINECS: 254-554-5
• Mol File: 39638-32-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: -96.8-101.8 °C
• Boiling Point: 174.4°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 2.4°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.09g/cm³
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,2'-oxybis[2-chloropropane](CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,2'-oxybis[2-chloropropane](39638-32-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,2'-oxybis[2-chloropropane](39638-32-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 39638-32-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Colorless liquid. Insoluble in water. Combustible.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

A halogenated ether. Ethers tend to form unstable peroxides when exposed to oxygen. Ethyl, isobutyl, ethyl tert-butyl, and ethyl tert-pentyl ether are particularly hazardous in this respect. Ether peroxides can sometimes be observed as clear crystals deposited on containers or along the surface of the liquid. Ethers can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Flammable and toxic compound.

Fire Hazard

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. Substance may be transported in a molten form.