(S)-Epichlorohydrin

• Catalog No.: E582310
• CAS Number: 67843-74-7
• M. F.: C3H5ClO
• M. W.: 92.5242

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S)-2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
• IUPAC Traditional name: (S)-epichlorohydrin
• Synonyms: (+)-Epichlorohydrin; 2(S)-Epichlorohydrin; (S)-1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; (2S)-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; (S)-2-Chloromethyloxirane; (+)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; (2S)-Epichlorohydrine; (S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin; (S)-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; (S)-Epichlorhydrin

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 67843-74-7

DETAILS

Description (English)

S-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)