Hexachloroethane, 99%

Description

CAS: 67-72-1 | C2Cl6 | 236.72 g/mol

Hexachloroethane is used as catalyst in preparation of chlorosilanes from hydrosilanes. It is also used to investigate the transformation of hexachloroethane in natural waters and as reagent during polycondensation reaction of p-aminobenzoic acid. It is used as a source of chlorine in the chlorodehydroxylation of alcohols in the presence of triphenylphosphine.

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Applications
Hexachloroethane is used as catalyst in preparation of chlorosilanes from hydrosilanes. It is also used to investigate the transformation of hexachloroethane in natural waters and as reagent during polycondensation reaction of p-aminobenzoic acid. It is used as a source of chlorine in the chlorodehydroxylation of alcohols in the presence of triphenylphosphine.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 67-72-1
• Molecular Formula: C2Cl6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 236.72
• MDL Number: MFCD00000799
• InChI Key: VHHHONWQHHHLTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hexachloroethane, perchloroethane, ethane, hexachloro, avlothane, carbon hexachloride, hexachlorethane, mottenhexe, distokal, distopan, distopin
• PubChem CID: 6214
• ChEBI: CHEBI:39227
• SMILES: ClC(Cl)(Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: 185°C to 190°C (sublimation)
• Density: 2.091
• Odor: Camphor-like
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 1740341
• Merck Index: 14,4679
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: hexachloroethane
• Formula Weight: 236.74
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexachloroethane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H350 May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	200-666-4
RTECSNumber	KI4025000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only