1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol
[CAS# 96-23-1]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Alcohols, phenols, phenolic compounds and derivatives >> Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of alcohols
• Name: 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol
• Synonyms: Glycerol chlorohydrin; Dichloropropanol; DCP; 1,3-Dichloroisopropanol; 1,3-Dichloropropan-2-ol; alpha-Dichlorohydrin
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₆Cl₂O
• Molecular Weight: 128.98
• CAS Registry Number: 96-23-1
• EC Number: 202-491-9

Properties

• Density: 1.351
• Melting point: -4 ºC
• Boiling point: 172-176 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.482-1.484
• Flash point: 85 ºC
• Water solubility: soluble. >=10 g/100 mL at 23 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS08 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H350-H301-H312
• Safety Description: S45;S53

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H350
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1A	H350
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319

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