α-dichlorohydrin

Name:
α-dichlorohydrin
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	α-propenyldichlorohydrin; 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol; sym-dichloroisopropyl alcohol
M Formula:	CH2ClCH2OCH2Cl
Properties:
Colorless, slightly viscous, unstable liquid; faint chloroform-like odor. D 1.36–1.39, fp −4C, bp 174C, refr index 1.47–1.48, flash p 165F (73.9C), vap press 7 mm Hg. The commercial product is a mixture of two isomers. Miscible with most organic solvents, vegetable oils; slightly soluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
Interaction of glycerol and dry hydrogen chloride gas and subsequent distillation.
Hazard:
Moderate fire risk. Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
Use:
General solvent, intermediate in organic synthesis, paints, varnishes, lacquers, watercolor binder, photographic lacquers.