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2,2-Dichloroethanol

Also known as: 2,2-DICHLORO-1-HYDROXYETHANE, 2,2-DICHLOROETHYL ALCOHOL, 2,2-Dichlor-aethanol, 2,2-Dichloro-ethanol, 2,2-dichloro-ethano, 2,2-dichloroethan-1-ol, Dichloroethanol, EINECS 209-931-9, Ethanol, 2,2-dichloro-, MFCD00004700

2,2-Dichloroethanol (CAS 598-38-9) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H4Cl2O and a molecular weight of 114.95900 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 146ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.398 g/cm1.398 g/cm3 and a flash point of 78.3ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H312 — Harmful in contact with skin and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
598-38-9
Jingsj CID
J-39034-1
Molecular Formula
C2H4Cl2O
Molecular Weight
114.95900 g/mol
Category
Solvents
Last updated
8/21/2026
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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point146ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.398 g/cm1.398 g/cm3
Flash Point78.3ºC
Exact Mass113.96400
PSA20.23000
LogP0.78240
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.473(lit.)

GHS Safety & Compliance

Irritant / Health HazardSignal word: Warning
  • H302 — Harmful if swallowed
  • H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
  • H332 — Harmful if inhaled
  • H351 — Suspected of causing cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2,2-Dichloroethanol?

The CAS number of 2,2-Dichloroethanol is 598-38-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,2-Dichloroethanol?

2,2-Dichloroethanol has molecular formula C2H4Cl2O and molecular weight 114.95900 g/mol.

Is 2,2-Dichloroethanol hazardous?

2,2-Dichloroethanol has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2,2-Dichloroethanol?

For 2,2-Dichloroethanol, Upstream Products: Dichloroacetic acid, Dichloroacetyl chloride, Ethyl dichloroacetate; Downstream Products: 2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol, 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "2,2-Dichloroethanol (CAS 598-38-9)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-39034-1 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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