C3H6Cl2
112.98 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
CAS78-87-5EC201-152-2
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for chlorinated chemicals
1,2-Dichloropropane is a colorless, flammable liquid with a chloroform-like odor. It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of perchloroethylene and other chlorinated chemicals.
Chemical intermediate for perchloroethylene and other chlorinated chemicalsIndustrial solvent (historical use)Soil fumigant (historical use)
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CAS 78-87-5
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Referencestereoisomer of
Propane-1,1,1,2,3,3-d6, 2,3-dichloro-
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research compound
Safety Reference
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H350May cause cancer
H331Toxic if inhaled
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H316Causes mild skin irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE (CAS 78-87-5) is 2903.19.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2903.19
EU CN code (8-digit)
2903 19 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,2-dichloropropane
InChIKey
KNKRKFALVUDBJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(CCl)Cl
Synonyms (22)
- 1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
- 2,3-dichloropropane
- Bichlorure de propylene
- DICHLOROPROPANE [MART.]
- Dichloro-1,2-propane
- Dwuchloropropan
- Dwuchloropropan [Polish]
- ENT 15,406
- Propane, 1,2-dichloro-
- Propane,2-dichloro-
- Propylene chloride
- Propylene dichloride
- alpha,beta-Dichloropropane