Chloroethane CAS NO.75-00-3

CHLOROETHANE Basic information

Product Name:	CHLOROETHANE
Synonyms:	1-Chloroethane;Aethylchlorid;aethylchloride;Aethylis;Aethylis chloridum;Aethylisaethylis chloridum;aethylischloridum;ai3-24474
CAS:	75-00-3
MF:	C2H5Cl
MW:	64.51
EINECS:	200-830-5
Product Categories:	refrigerants;Organics;Halides (Low Boiling point);Alkyl Chlorides;Gas Cylinders;Monofunctional & alpha,omega-Bifunctional Alkanes;Monofunctional Alkanes;Synthetic Organic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Specialty Gases;Synthetic Reagents;API Intermediate
Mol File:	75-00-3.mol

CHLOROETHANE Chemical Properties

mp	−139 °C(lit.)
bp	12.3 °C(lit.)
density	0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	2.22 (vs air)
vapor pressure	32.29 psi ( 55 °C)
Fp	<−30 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
Merck	3782
Stability:	Stable. Highly flammable - may form explosive mixtures with air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals and their alloys.
CAS DataBase Reference	75-00-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

CHLOROETHANE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties	colourless gas
General Description	A clear colorless gas with a pungent odor. Flash point -58°F. Boiling point 54°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket.
Air & Water Reactions	Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile	CHLOROETHANE is heat sensitive. CHLOROETHANE will hydrolyze in the presence of alkalis and water. CHLOROETHANE reacts with water or steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes. CHLOROETHANE can also react vigorously with oxidizing materials. The vapor forms highly flammable mixtures with air. A mixture of CHLOROETHANE with potassium is shock-sensitive. Contact with chemically active metals such as Na, K, Ca, powdered Al, Zn and Mg may result in violent reactions.
Health Hazard	Vapor causes drunkenness, anesthesia, possible lung injury. Liquid may cause frostbite on eyes and skin.