1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane (CAS 106-89-8)

Epichlorohydrin

CAS 106-89-8  ·  C3H5ClO  ·  MW 92.52 g/mol

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3D model Epichlorohydrin, CAS 106-89-8, molecular formula C3H5ClO, molar mass 92.52 g/mol

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About 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane (CAS 106-89-8)

1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane (CAS 106-89-8) is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 106-89-8, with the molecular formula C3H5ClO, and a molar mass of 92.52 g/mol.

The molecule contains 10 atoms connected by 10 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 0.5 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 12.5 Ų, 0 donors and 1 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The interactive 3D model and the viewer images are protected by copyright (© MolGod.org) — terms of use: molgod.org/copyright/.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC3H5ClO
Molar mass92.52 g/mol
IUPAC2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
SMILESC1C(O1)CCl
InChIKeyBRLQWZUYTZBJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)0.5
PSA12.5 Ų
HBD / HBA0 / 1
PubChem CIDCID 7835 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS02
GHS02
GHS05
GHS05
GHS06
GHS06
GHS07
GHS07
GHS08
GHS08

H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour

H350 — May cause cancer

H331 — Toxic if inhaled

H311 — Toxic in contact with skin

H301 — Toxic if swallowed

H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction

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2 articles · 0 open access · Sources: PubMed, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar

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Synonyms
EPICHLOROHYDRIN · 2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane · 106-89-8 · Epichlorhydrin · 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane · Glycidyl chloride · Epichlorhydrine · Chloromethyloxirane · Oxirane, (chloromethyl)- · Chloropropylene oxide · 2,3-Epoxypropyl chloride · Epichloorhydrine · (CHLOROMETHYL)OXIRANE · 1,2-Epoxy-3-chloropropane · 3-Chloro-1,2-epoxypropane
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Epichlorohydrin · 106-89-8
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