2-chloroethyl ether
Identification
| Name | 2-chloroethyl ether |
| IUPAC | 1-chloro-2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethane |
| CAS Number | 111-44-4 |
| EINECS | 203-870-1 |
| FDA UNII | 6K7D1G5M5N |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H8 Cl2 O |
| Molecular Weight | 143.01096000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00000975 |
| Beilstein | 0605317 |
| XlogP3 | 1.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 111-44-4 ; BIS(2-CHLOROETHYL) ETHER |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.22000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 131.00 °F. TCC ( 55.00 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.72e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: paper and paperboard components |
| Recommendation for 2-chloroethyl ether usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-chloroethyl ether flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1-
chloro-2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethane
bis(
chloro-2-ethyl) oxide
1,1'-oxybis(2-
chloro)ethane
ethane, 1,1'-oxybis(2-chloro-
ether, bis(2-chloroethyl)
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