1-Chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethane
[CAS# 50890-51-2]

Identification

• Name: 1-Chloro-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethane
• Synonyms: 2-Chloroethyl methyl sulfone; NSC 191945
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₇ClO₂S
• Molecular Weight: 142.60
• CAS Registry Number: 50890-51-2
• EC Number: 888-838-0

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (37 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.290±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 150 ºC (12 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 130.9±22.6 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Fong, Harvey Owen; Canadian Journal of Chemistry 1979, V57(10), P1206-13.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335