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1,2-Dichloroethane
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | 1,2-Dichloroethane |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | EDC;1,2-Dichloroethane;Ethylene dichloride |
| Chinese name | 1,2-二氯乙烷 |
| Chinese synonyms | EDC;二氯乙烷;氯化乙烯 |
| Chemical category | Chlorinated Solvents |
| CAS No. | 107-06-2 |
| EINECS No. | 203-458-1 |
| Molecular formula | C2H4Cl2 |
| Molecular weight | 98.96 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.02%; acidity (as HCl) ≤0.001%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; non-volatile matter ≤0.001%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with chloroform-like odor, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production, solvent, leaded gasoline additive (historical), chemical synthesis