(R)-Epichlorohydrin

• Catalog No.: E582305
• CAS Number: 51594-55-9
• M. F.: C3H5ClO
• M. W.: 92.5242

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2R)-2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
• IUPAC Traditional name: (-)-epichlorohydrin
• Synonyms: (2R)-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; (R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin; (-)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; (R)-1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; (-)-Epichlorohydrin; (2R)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; (R)-(Chloromethyl)oxirane

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 51594-55-9

DETAILS

Description (English)

R-enantiomer of Epichlorohydrin, an important industrial chemical, is a bifunctional alkylating agent with the potential to form DNA cross-links. It is used as a solvent for natural and synthetic resins, gums, cellulose esters and ethers, paints, varnishe

REFERENCES

• Romano, K.P. et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 20, 832 (2007)
• Smyth, H.F., et al.: J. Ind. Hyg. Toxicol., 30, 63 (2007)