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C2H2Cl2
96.94 g/mol
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TRANS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE

CAS156-60-5EC205-860-2
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
solvent for degreasing and extraction

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene is a highly flammable, colorless liquid with a sharp, harsh odor. It is one of two isomeric forms of 1,2-dichloroethene and is primarily used as a solvent for degreasing and extraction processes.

solvent for metal degreasingsolvent in dry cleaningchemical intermediate in manufacturing

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Solvent and chemical intermediate

Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H332Harmful if inhaled
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H370Causes damage to organs
H371May cause damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402Harmful to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(E)-1,2-dichloroethene

InChIKey

KFUSEUYYWQURPO-OWOJBTEDSA-N

SMILES

C(=C/Cl)\Cl

Synonyms (38)
  • (1E)-1,2-dichloroethylene
  • (E)-1,2-Dichloroethylene
  • (E)-CHCl=CHCl
  • (E)1,2Dichloroethene
  • 1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE, (1E)-
  • 1,2-Dichloraethen
  • 1,2-Dichloroethylene (trans)
  • 1,2-dichloro ethylene
  • 1,2-trans-Dichloroethene
  • 1,2-trans-Dichloroethylene
  • 1,2Dichloroethene, trans
  • 1,trans-2-Dichloroethene
  • Acetylene dichloride, trans-
  • Dichloroethylene, trans-
  • Ethene, 1,2-dichloro-, (1E)-
  • Ethene, 1,2-dichloro-, (E)-
  • Ethene,1,2-dichloro
  • Ethene,2-dichloro-, (E)-
  • Ethylene, 1,2-dichloro-, (E)-
  • Ethylene,2-dichloro-, (E)-
  • HCC 1130t
  • R 1130t
  • TRANS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE
  • trans-1,2-DCE
  • trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
  • trans-Acetylene dichloride
  • trans-Di-1,2-Chloroethylene
  • trans-Dichloroethene
  • transDichloroethylene