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C3H7ClO2
110.54 g/mol
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3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol

CAS96-24-2EC202-492-4
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
Solvent and chemical intermediate

3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol, also known as 3-MCPD, is an industrial chemical that is considered potentially carcinogenic. It is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate, and also finds application as a rodent chemosterilant and antifreeze agent in dynamite.

Solvent for cellulose acetate, glyceryl phthalate resins, and gumsChemical intermediate for dyes and other organic chemicalsRodent chemosterilant

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H290May be corrosive to metals
H300Fatal if swallowed
H301Toxic if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H330Fatal if inhaled
H331Toxic if inhaled
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H371May cause damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H350May cause cancer
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3-chloropropane-1,2-diol

InChIKey

SSZWWUDQMAHNAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(C(CCl)O)O

Synonyms (69)
  • 3-MCDP
  • 3-MCPD
  • (RS)-3-chloro-1,2-propanediol
  • .alpha.-Monochlorohydrine
  • 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-chloropropane
  • 1,2-Propanediol, 3-chloro-
  • 1,2-Propanediol, 3-dichloro-
  • 1-Chloro-1-deoxyglycerol
  • 1-Chloro-2,3-dihydroxypropane
  • 1-Chloro-2,3-propanediol
  • 1-Chloropropane-2,3-diol
  • 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl chloride
  • 3-CHLORO-1,2-DIHYDROXYPROPANE
  • 3-CHLORO-1,2-PROANDIOL
  • 3-Chloro-1,2-propandiol
  • 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol
  • 3-Chloro-1,2-propylene glycol
  • 3-Chloropropandiol-(1,2)
  • 3-Chloropropane-1,2-diol
  • 3-Chloropropanediol
  • 3-Chloropropylene glycol
  • 3-Dichloro-1,2-Propanediol
  • 3-Monochloro-1,2-propanediol
  • 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol
  • Caswell No. 214A
  • Chlorhydrin
  • Chloro-1,2-dihydroxypropane
  • Chloro-1,2-propanediol
  • Chlorodeoxyglycerol
  • Chlorohydrin
  • Chloropropanediol
  • Chloropropylene glycol
  • Ekorod A
  • Epibloc
  • Glycerin epichlorohydrin
  • Glycerol 3-chlorohydrin
  • Glycerol a-monochlorohydrin
  • Glycerol alpha-chlorohydrin
  • Glycerol chlorohydrin
  • Glyceryl alpha-chlorohydrin
  • Glyceryl chloride
  • Monochlorhydrin
  • Monochlorohydrin
  • a-Glycerol chlorohydrin
  • a-Monochlorohydrin
  • a-chlorohydrin
  • alpha Chlorhydrin
  • alpha-Chlorohydrin
  • alpha-Chlorohydrine
  • alpha-Glycerol chlorohydrin
  • alpha-Monochlorohydrin
  • dl-alpha-Chlorohydrin
  • u 5897