Hexachloroethane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

C-X bond formation reagent

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: 184.0°C to 190.0°C
• Color: White
• Density: 2.0910g/mL
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: Cl₃CCCl₃
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 01,87
• Merck Index: 15,4715
• Specific Gravity: 2.091
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 0.05g/L (22°C). Other solubilities: soluble in most common organic solvents,>50g/100mL ethanol
• IUPAC Name: hexachloroethane
• Formula Weight: 236.74
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexachloroethane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Hexachloroethane

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only