A byproduct in the synthesis of ethylene and propylene glycol
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Bis-(2-chloroisopropyl) ether

Item No. 20683

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2,2'-oxybis[1-chloro-propane
CAS Number
108-60-1
Synonyms
  • Bis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) ether
  • NSC 2849
Molecular Formula
C6H12Cl2O
Formula Weight
171.1
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A neat oil
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 100 mg/mlDMSO: 100 mg/mlEthanol: 100 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 100 mg/ml
SMILES
ClCC(C)OC(C)CCl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C6H12Cl2O/c1-5(3-7)9-6(2)4-8/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
QCFYJCYNJLBDRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Bis-(2-chloroisopropyl) ether is a byproduct in the synthesis of ethylene and propylene glycol that has been found in municipal drinking water in the United States and waterways in the Netherlands where it is considered a persistent organic pollutant (POP).1 It is mutagenic in the S. typhimurium strains TA 1535 and TA 100 but lacks mutagenic activity in mice.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Fishbein, L. Potential halogenated industrial carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals. III. Alkane halides, alkanols and ethers. Sci. Total Environ. 11(3), 223-257 (1979).