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1 2-DICHLOROPROPANE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
C3H6Cl2
formula, see observation
CH3CHClCH2Cl
formula, see observation
78-87-5
CAS number
OBS

Colorless, stable liquid [with a] chloroform-like odor. ... Use: Intermediate for perchloroethylene and carbon tetrachloride; lead scavenger for antiknock fluids; solvents for fats, oils, waxes, gums, and resins; solvent mixture for cellulose esters and ethers; scouring compounds; spotting agents; metal degreasing agents; soil fumigant for nematodes.

OBS

1,2-dichloropropane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

propylene chloride: ambiguous (generic) name.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: ENT 15,406; NCI-C55141; RCRA waste number U083.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6Cl2 or CH3CHClCH2Cl

Key term(s)
  • alpha,beta-dichloropropane
  • a,β-dichloropropane
  • alpha,beta-propylene dichloride
  • a,β-propylene dichloride

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H6Cl2
formula, see observation
CH3CHClCH2Cl
formula, see observation
78-87-5
CAS number
OBS

1,2-dichloropropane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

chlorure de propylène : nom ambigu (générique).

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6Cl2 ou CH3CHClCH2Cl

Key term(s)
  • alpha,bêta-dichloropropane
  • a,β-dichloropropane
  • dichlorure d'alpha,bêta-propylène
  • dichlorure d'a,β-propylène

Spanish

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