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Vinyl chloride
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Vinyl chloride |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | VCM;Vinyl chloride monomer;Chloroethene |
| Chinese name | 氯乙烯 |
| Chinese synonyms | VCM;氯乙烯单体 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 75-01-4 |
| EINECS No. | 200-831-0 |
| Molecular formula | C2H3Cl |
| Molecular weight | 62.5 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.9%; water ≤0.01%; acidity (as HCl) ≤0.001%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; residue on evaporation ≤0.001%
Performance characteristics
Colorless gas with sweet odor (handled as pressurized liquid), slightly soluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents
Application scenarios
PVC resin production, copolymer resins, chemical synthesis