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1-Chloropropane

98%

Synonym(s):

Propyl chloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2Cl
CAS Number:
540-54-5
Molecular Weight:
78.54
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24892904
EC Number:
208-749-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730771
MDL number:
MFCD00000995
Assay:
98%
Form:
liquid
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vapor density

2.71 (vs air)

Quality Segment

vapor pressure

5.51 psi ( 20 °C)

assay

98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

968 °F

expl. lim.

11 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.388 (lit.)

bp

46-47 °C (lit.)

mp

−123 °C (lit.)

density

0.892 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

alkyl halide

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCl

InChI

1S/C3H7Cl/c1-2-3-4/h2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

SNMVRZFUUCLYTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Theoretical and experimental studies of the kinetics of the reaction of 1-chloropropane and fully deuterated 1-chloropropane with atomic chlorine: This study explores the reaction kinetics of 1-chloropropane with atomic chlorine, providing insights into the influence of carbon position in molecular interactions (L Fojcik et al., 2021).
  • High-pressure phase equilibrium in the {carbon dioxide (1)+ 1-chloropropane (2)} binary system: Research determining the phase equilibrium properties of 1-chloropropane under various conditions, useful for industrial applications involving carbon dioxide and 1-chloropropane (M Chorazewski et al., 2015).
  • Temperature dependent dielectric relaxation studies of halopropane from 10 Mhz to 50 Ghz using a time domain reflectometry (TDR): This study investigates the dielectric properties of 1-chloropropane across a broad frequency range, highlighting its applications in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries (RV Shinde et al., 2020).
  • A Study on Subchronic Inhalation Toxicity of 1-Chloropropane: An examination of the inhalation toxicity of 1-chloropropane, providing critical data for occupational safety and health assessments (Y Hyun Chung et al., 2015).
  • Thermal decomposition of 1-chloropropane behind the reflected shock waves in the temperature range of 1015–1220 K: A comprehensive analysis of the decomposition mechanisms of 1-chloropropane under high-temperature conditions, significant for understanding thermal stability and reaction kinetics (G Sudhakar et al., 2014).

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

-0.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

-18 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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