1,3-Difluoro-2-propanol

Chemical Name: 1,3-Difluoro-2-propanol
IUPAC NAME: 1,3-Difluoropropan-2-ol
CAS No.: 453-13-4
EINECS: 207-216-6
RTECS: UB1770000
Molecular Formula: C₃H₆F₂O
Molecular Weight: 96.08 g/mol
Density: 1.106 g/cm³
Flash Point: 42.2 °C
Boiling Point: 131.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Following is the structure of 1,3-Difluoro-2-propanol (CAS No.453-13-4):

Product Categories about 1,3-Difluoro-2-propanol (CAS No.453-13-4) are Alcohols ; C2 to C6 ; Oxygen Compounds
The chemical synonymous of 1,3-Difluoro-2-propanol (CAS No.453-13-4) are 1,3-Difluoro-2-Propano ; 2-Propanol, 1,3-Difluoro- ; Geiftor ; 1,3-Difluoropropan-2-Ol ; 1,3-Difluoro-Iso-Propanol ; 1,3-Difluoro-2-Propanol ; 1,3-Difluor-2-Propanol 99% ; 1,3-Difluoropropan-2-Ol 97%

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Poison by intravenous route. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of F⁻.
Hazard Note: Flammable
Hazard Codes: F Xi
Risk Statements about 1,3-Difluoro-2-propanol (CAS No.453-13-4):
R10:Flammable. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements about 1,3-Difluoro-2-propanol (CAS No.453-13-4):
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition. 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.
Attention:
1. Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
2. Handling: Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

 1,3-Difluoro-2-propanol (CAS No.453-13-4) is a metabolic poison which disrupts the citric acid cycle and is used as a rodenticide, similar to sodium fluoroacetate. It is the main ingredient (along with 1-chloro-3-fluoro-2-propanol) in the rodenticide product Gliftor which was widely used in the former USSR.