623-60-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-chloropropan-2-yl acetate
• CAS NO: 623-60-9
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 136.5768
• Mol File: 623-60-9.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 160.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 59.8°C
• Density: 1.081g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.4mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.417
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-chloropropan-2-yl acetate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-chloropropan-2-yl acetate(623-60-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-chloropropan-2-yl acetate(623-60-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 623-60-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Physical state

Colorless liquid

Odor

Pungent

Usage

Reagent in organic synthesis

Key intermediate

Production of allylbenzene

Applications

a. Manufacture of polymers
b. Precursor to other chemicals
c. Flavor and fragrance agent in food and beverage industry

Safety precautions

Flammable and irritant substance, handle with caution

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

CONVERSION OF A MULTIHYDROXYLATED-ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON OR ESTER THEREOF TO A CHLOROHYDRIN

The present invention relates to a process for converting a multihydroxylated-aliphatic hydrocarbon or ester thereof to a chlorohydrin, by contacting the multihydroxylated-aliphatic hydrocarbon or ester thereof starting material with a source of a superatmospheric partial pressure of hydrogen chloride for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature, and wherein such contracting step is carried out without substantial removal of water, to produce the desired chlorohydrin product; wherein the desired product or products can be made in high yield without substantial formation of undesired overchlorinated byproducts. In addition, certain catalysts of the present invention may be used in the present process at superatmospheric, atmospheric and subatmospheric pressure conditions with improved results.