Epichlorohydrin (Epichlorohydrin) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H5ClO. It is a colorless liquid with an odor similar to chloroform. It is an important organic synthesis raw material and intermediate. It can be used in the production of epoxy resins and as a diluent for epoxy resins. It is also used in the manufacture of glycerol, nitroglycerin explosives, glass fiber reinforced plastic, glycerol methacrylate, chlorohydrin rubber, glycidol derivatives, surfactants, electrical insulation products, etc. It is also a common raw material for the manufacture of various adhesives, medicines, pesticides, plasticizers and ion exchange resins. And as a solvent for adhesives, coatings, paints, rubber, resins, cellulose esters and cellulose ethers. Toxic, belonging to moderate toxicity, animal experiments have shown potential carcinogenic effects, long-term exposure should be avoided.

chemical properties

The epichlorohydrin molecule contains two active atoms, which can react with a variety of substances to generate a wide variety of derivatives. In addition, epichlorohydrin itself can be homopolymerized or copolymerized with other substances to prepare a variety of special-purpose polymer compounds.

Epichlorohydrin reacts with water to form 3-chloropropanediol.

Application field

Epichlorohydrin is a basic organic chemical raw material with a wide range of uses. It is an intermediate for synthesizing glycerol and a main raw material for synthesizing epoxy resin, chlorohydrin rubber and other products. It can be used in the manufacture of glass fiber reinforced plastics, adhesives, cation exchange resins, electrical insulation products, as well as in the industries of solvents, plasticizers, stabilizers, surfactants and pharmaceuticals, as well as in the manufacture of various synthetic resins with special functions.