2-Chloroethanol
TL;DR: 2-Chloroethanol (CAS 107-07-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H5ClO and molecular weight 80.00289 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-chloroethanol
Also Known As: 2-chloroethanol, Ethylene chlorohydrin, Ethanol, 2-chloro-, Chloroethanol, Glycol chlorohydrin
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H5ClO |
| Molecular Weight | 80.00289 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 20.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 80.00289 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 4 |
| Complexity | 10.0 |
| Melting Point | -89.5 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 262 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.197 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 140 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.9 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4419 @ 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(CCl)O |
| InChIKey | SZIFAVKTNFCBPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Chemical Property Profile of 2-Chloroethanol
Property Insights of 2-Chloroethanol
The XLogP value of -0.1 indicates that 2-Chloroethanol is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, 2-Chloroethanol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Chloroethanol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Chloroethanol?
The CAS number of 2-Chloroethanol is 107-07-3.
What is the molecular formula of 2-Chloroethanol?
The molecular formula of 2-Chloroethanol is C2H5ClO.
What is the molecular weight of 2-Chloroethanol?
The molecular weight of 2-Chloroethanol is 80.00289 g/mol.
Where can I buy 2-Chloroethanol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Chloroethanol?
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