trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
SIAL/36969 - analytical standard
Synonym: trans-1,2-Dichloroethene; trans-Acetylene dichloride
CAS Number: 156-60-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H2Cl2
Molecular Weight: 96.94
EC Number: 205-860-2
MDL Number: MFCD00062942
Linear Formula: ClCH=CHCl
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | environmental |
| bp | 48 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.257 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 12.8 % |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C2H2Cl2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H |
| InChI key | KFUSEUYYWQURPO-OWOJBTEDSA |
| mp | −50 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | ClC=CCl |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable | |
| vapor pressure | 5.16 psi ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in water samples by gas chromatography (GC) based analytical techniques. |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| General description: | trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a chlorinated aliphatic compound, which can undergo bio-degradation by methanotrophic bacteria during simulated aquifer treatment. It can be used as an industrial solvent in the preparations of oils, fats, waxes and also in the manufacture of rubber. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H332 - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P304 + P340 + P312 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xn |
| Risk Statements | 11-20-52/53 |
| Safety Statements | 7-16-29-61 |
| RIDADR | UN1150 - class 3 - PG 2 - 1,2-Dichloroethylene |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 42.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 6.0 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 48 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −50 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.257 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |



