2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol

Name: 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032581

About 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol

2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol is an impurity of Epichlorohydrin carrying the CAS registry number 616-23-9. With the molecular formula C3H6Cl2O, it has a molar mass of 128.98 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,3-dichloropropan-1-ol. Alternative names: 1-Propanol, 2,3-dichloro- and alpha,beta-Dichlorohydrin.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Epichlorohydrin to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Epichlorohydrin

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol
Catalogue No.	VQ-032581
CAS Number	616-23-9
IUPAC name	2,3-dichloropropan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₃H₆Cl₂O
Molecular weight	128.98 g/mol
Exact mass	127.9796
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZXCYIJGIGSDJQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(CCl)Cl)O
PubChem CID	12018

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	1-Propanol, 2,3-dichloro-, alpha,beta-Dichlorohydrin, 1,2-Dichloro-3-propanol, 2,3-Dichloropropyl alcohol, Glycerol 1,2-dichlorohydrin, Glycerol alpha,beta-dichlorohydrin, 1,2-Dichloropropanol-3, beta-Dichlorohydrin, 2,3-Dichloropropane-1-ol, .alpha.,.beta.-Dichlorohydrin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P361 + P364, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol is 616-23-9. It is also known as 1-Propanol, 2,3-dichloro-, alpha,beta-Dichlorohydrin, 1,2-Dichloro-3-propanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol?

2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol has the molecular formula C3H6Cl2O and a molecular weight of 128.98 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,3-dichloropropan-1-ol.

What is 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol used for?

2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Epichlorohydrin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol can I order?

We supply 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol?

Yes. Every lot of 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,3-Dichloro-1-propanol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.