Basic information
- Name:
2-Propanol,1,3-dichloro-
- Superlist Name:
- 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol
- CAS No.:
96-23-1
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C3H6Cl2O
- Molecular Weight:
- 128.99
- Deleted CAS:
- 148584-48-9
- Synonyms:
- 1,3-Dichloro-2-hydroxypropane;1,3-Dichlorohydrin;1,3-Dichloroisopropanol;1,3-Dichloroisopropyl alcohol;2-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethanol;Bis(chloromethyl)methanol;Glycerol 1,3-dichlorohydrin;Glycerol a,g-dichlorohydrin;NSC 70982;Propylene dichlorohydrin;sym-Dichloroisopropyl alcohol;sym-Glycerol dichlorohydrin;a,g-Dichlorohydrin;a-Dichlorohydrin;
- EINECS:
- 202-491-9
- Density:
- 1.306 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- -4 °C
- Boiling Point:
- 174.3 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 85.6 °C
- Solubility:
- soluble in water: >=10 g/100 mL at 23 °C
- Appearance:
- Colorless to light yellow liquid
- Hazard Symbols:
T,
F- Risk Codes:
- 45-21-25-39-23/24/25-11
- Safety Description:
- 53-45-36/37-16 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 2750 6.1/PG 2
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Chemistry
IUPAC Name: 1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol
Empirical Formula: C3H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight: 128.9851g/mol
EINECS: 202-491-9
Structure of 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (CAS NO.96-23-1):

Index of Refraction: 1.462
Molar Refractivity: 27.13 cm3
Molar Volume: 98.7 cm3
Polarizability: 10.75×10-24cm3
Surface Tension: 36.4 dyne/cm
Density: 1.306 g/cm3
Flash Point: 85.6 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 47.81 kJ/mol
Melting Point: -4 °C
Boiling Point: 174.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.377 mmHg at 25°C
Water Solubility soluble. >=10 g/100 mL at 23 ºC
Product Categories: Industrial/Fine Chemicals;Benzene derivates;Alpha Sort;D;DAlphabetic;DIA - DIC;Volatiles/ Semivolatiles
Canonical SMILES: C(C(CCl)O)Cl
InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6Cl2O/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3,6H,1-2H2
InChIKey: DEWLEGDTCGBNGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Uses
1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol is used in the synthesis of Glycerol, the production of plastics and textiles and in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol is used as a solvent, and as a cement for celluloid. It is also present in some foods, e.g. soy sauce, soup spices and instant soups, from hydrolization of proteins.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LD50 | oral | 25mg/kg (25mg/kg) | EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 69, Pg. 203, 1986. | |
| rabbit | LD50 | skin | 800uL/kg (0.8mL/kg) | American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962. | |
| rat | LCLo | inhalation | 125ppm/4H (125ppm) | American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962. | |
| rat | LD50 | oral | 110mg/kg (110mg/kg) | American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962. | |
| rat | LDLo | intraperitoneal | 70mg/kg (70mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LIVER: "HEPATITIS (HEPATOCELLULAR NECROSIS), ZONAL" | Human & Experimental Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 262, 1997. |
Consensus Reports
1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol is Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program.
Safety Profile
Hazard Codes:
T,
F
Risk Statements: 45-21-25-39-23/24/25-11
R45:May cause cancer.
R21:Harmful in contact with skin.
R25 :Toxic if swallowed.
R39:Danger of very serious irreversible effects.
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R11:Highly flammable.
Safety Statements: 53-45-36/37-16
S53:Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition.
RIDADR: UN 2750 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: UB1400000
F: 10
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup: II
HS Code: 29055910
Hazardous Substances Data: 96-23-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Standards and Recommendations
DOT Classification: 6.1; Label: Poison
Specification
1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol , its cas register number is 96-23-1. It also can be called 1,3-Dichloro-2-hydroxypropane ; 1,3-Dichlorohydrin ; 1,3-Dichloroisopropanol ; 2-Propanol, 1-3-dichloro- ; Dichlorohydrin ; Enodrin ; Gdch ; Glycerol 1,3-dichlorohydrin ; Glycerol alpha,gamma-dichlorohydrin ; Propylene dichlorohydrin ; Sym-dichloroisopropyl alcohol ; Sym-glycerol dichlorohydrin ; alpha-Propenyldichlorohydrin ; s-Dichloroisopropyl alcohol ; s-Glycerol dichlorohydrin ; sym-Dichloroisopropyl alcohol . 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (CAS NO.96-23-1) is a colorless to yellow slightly viscous liquid with an ethereal odor.

