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Record 1 2011-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Climate Change
Universal entry(ies)
C2H3Cl
formula, see observation
CH2:CHCl
formula, see observation
CH2=CHCl
formula, see observation
75-01-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a flammable, explosive gas with an ethereal aroma, is soluble in alcohol and ether, is slightly soluble in water, boils at - 14°C, constitutes an important monomer for polyvinyl chloride and its copolymers and is used in organic synthesis, in adhesives, in the manufacture of plastics and as a refrigerant.

OBS

chloroethene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

VC; VCM: These might be in-house or non-recognized abbreviations; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U043; Trovidur; UN 1086 (inhibited vinyl chloride).

OBS

vinyl C monomer: commercial name.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H3Cl or CH2:CHCl or CH2=CHCl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H3Cl
formula, see observation
CH2:CHCl
formula, see observation
CH2=CHCl
formula, see observation
75-01-4
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un gaz inflammable, explosif, à odeur d'éther, soluble dans l'alcool et l'éther, légèrement soluble dans l'eau, qui se liquéfie à - 14 °C, que l'on prépare par chloration de l'éthylène ou par traitement du chlorure d'éthylène par la chaux et que l'on utilise comme intermédiaire en synthèse organique et comme réfrigérant.

OBS

[Ce] dérivé d'hydrocarbure partiellement halogéné [est soupçonné] d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique.

OBS

chloroéthène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

V.C. : abréviation non officielle et anglaise; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion.

OBS

Formule chimique : C2H3Cl ou CH2:CHCl ou CH2=CHCl

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H3Cl
formula, see observation
CH2:CHCl
formula, see observation
CH2=CHCl
formula, see observation
75-01-4
CAS number
OBS

Gas inflamable utilizado [entre otro] en la industria del plástico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C2H3Cl o CH2:CHCl o CH2=CHCl

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