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1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol (CAS 96-23-1)

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CAS Number:
96-23-1
Molecular Weight:
128.99
Molecular Formula:
C3H6Cl2O
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1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol is a colorless or amber-colored liquid soluble in water, ethanol, and ether. It is a prevalent intermediate chemical used to synthesize other substances like glycerol and epoxides. In scientific endeavors, 1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol finds extensive applications, notably in the creation of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. This compound acts as a chlorinating agent and has been used as a reactive solution in glycerol analysis. It′s instrumental in determining the chloride content present in liquid samples. When 1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol interacts with glycerin, it forms glycerol dichlorohydrin, which can then be analyzed using specific analytical techniques.


1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol (CAS 96-23-1) References

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1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol, 1 g

sc-334226
1 g
$60.00

1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol, 5 g

sc-334226A
5 g
$273.00