1,2-Dichloroethene
[CAS 540-59-0]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 1,2-Dichloroethene
• Synonyms: 1,2-Dichloroethylene; Acetylene dichloride; Dioform; sym-Dichloroethylene
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₂Cl₂
• Molecular Weight: 96.94
• CAS Registry Number: 540-59-0
• EC Number: 208-750-2

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.1 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.28 g/cm^3**
• Melting point: -50 °C^**
• Boiling point: 55 °C^***
• Flash point: 6.1±0.0 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** "Hazardous Substances Data Bank" data were obtained from the National Library of Medicine (US)

^*** Chemische Revue ueber die Fett- und Harz-Industrie 1908, V14, P309-10.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS07 Danger
• Risk Statements: H225-H332-H412

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332