2,2,2-Trichloroethanol, 99%

Description

CAS: 115-20-8 | C2H3Cl3O | 149.395 g/mol

2,2,2-Trichloroethanol is used as a sedative or a hypnotic. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2,2,2-Trichloroethanol is used as a sedative or a hypnotic. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from water and oxidizing agents. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases, Strong reducing agents, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 115-20-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H3Cl3O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 149.395
• MDL Number: MFCD00004677
• InChI Key: KPWDGTGXUYRARH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trichloroethanol, trichlorethanol, trichloroethyl alcohol, ethanol, 2,2,2-trichloro, 2,2,2-trichloro-1-ethanol, hydroxymethyl trichloromethane, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl alcohol, 2,2,2-trichloroethan-1-ol, unii-aw835aj62n, beta-trichloroethanol
• PubChem CID: 8259
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28094
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,2-trichloroethanol
• SMILES: C(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)O

• Melting Point: 17°C to 18°C
• Density: 1.56
• pH: 5 to 6
• Boiling Point: 151°C to 153°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4895
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1697495
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,9638
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 149.4
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,2,2-Trichloroethanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H315-H318-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H302-H336-H315 Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	204-071-0
RTECSNumber	KM3850000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only