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General Purpose Solvents

1,2-Dichloroethane (In-House Gc Standard)

RA003761 CAS 107-06-2

Identity

Product code
RA003761
CAS number
107-06-2
Molecular formula
C2H4Cl2
Molecular weight
98.96

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Density [g/cm3] 1.24 g/cm3 g/cm3
Relative density, liquid (water=1) 1.25 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 8.69 g/L g/L
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.48 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 16.20 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 6.20 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Chloroform-like odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -35 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 413 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 13 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 82 - 84 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 86 hPa hPa

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colorless liquid — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.443 - 1.445 — —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.002 % % —
Purity Min 99.8 % % GC
Water Max 0.05 % % KF
Potency Reported on COA — —
Identification Confirms to structure — IR
Identification (1H NMR method) Conforms to structure — —
Identification (GC-MS method) Conforms to structure — —
Identification (by Mass) Conforms to structure — —
Specific gravity (20 °C) 1.252 - 1.254 — —

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 mL RA003761-PK-100ML