Chloroethane solution
ALDRICH/338303 - 2.0 M in tert-butyl methyl ether, anhydrous
Synonym: Ethyl chloride
CAS Number: 75-00-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H5Cl
Molecular Weight: 64.51
MDL Number: MFCD00000961
Linear Formula: C2H5Cl
Product Type: Chemical
| autoignition temp. | 966 °F |
| concentration | 2.0 M in tert-butyl methyl ether |
| density | 0.775 g/mL at 25 °C |
| form | liquid |
| functional group | alkyl halide |
| chloro | |
| grade | anhydrous |
| impurities | <0.005% water |
| InChI | 1S/C2H5Cl/c1-2-3/h2H2,1H3 |
| InChI key | HRYZWHHZPQKTII-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | CCCl |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| vapor density | 2.22 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 20.03 psi ( 55 °C) |
| 5.98 psi ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | • Green solvent in biomaterial extraction: Research highlights the use of Chloroethane as an effective solvent for extracting lignin-containing nanocellulose fibrils from date palm waste, emphasizing its potential in enhancing the sustainability of biomaterial processing (Raza et al., 2024  ). |
| General description: | Chloroethane is an alkyl halide. Chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) adsorbed on Ag(111) at 100K has been studied using temperature programmed desorption, work function change, ultraviolet and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. |
| Legal Information: | Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC |
| Legal Information: | Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC |
| Packaging: | 1.8 L in Sure/Pac™ |
| Packaging: | 200 mL in Sure/Pac™ |
| Packaging: | Supplied in a Sure/Pac™ cylinder and has a 1/4-turn bronze ball valve with a female 1/4" NPT outlet thread (Z122661 ) installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove carbon steel plug that seals the outlet valve. Compatible with the following: • Aldrich® Sure/Pac™ station for liquefied gases Z566446 • PTFE Sealing tape Z104388 or Z221880 • Straight septum-inlet adapter Z118141 with septa Z565687 or Z565695 For instructions please refer to technical bulletin AL-136: The Aldrich Sure/Pac™ Cylinder System |
| Symbol |    GHS02,GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H315 - H351 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P210 - P302 + P352 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xn |
| Risk Statements | 11-38-40 |
| Safety Statements | 16-36/37 |
| RIDADR | UN 1993BF 3 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | -29.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | -34 °C - closed cup |
| Density | 0.775 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |