1,2-Dichloroethylene (Mixture of cis and trans)

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  • CAT Number: C000514
  • CAS Number: 540-59-0
  • Molecular Formula: C₂H₂Cl₂
  • Molecular Weight: 96.94
  • Purity: ≥95%
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1,2-Dichloroethylene (mixture of cis and trans isomers)(Cat No.:C000514), is a chemical compound composed of two isomeric forms, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. These isomers differ in the spatial arrangement of their chlorine atoms. This compound is commonly used in various industrial applications, including as a solvent, in chemical synthesis, and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals.


Catalog Number C000514
CAS Number 540-59-0
Synonyms

1,2-Dichloroethene; 1,2-Dichloroethylene; Acetylene Dichloride; Dioform; sym-Dichloroethylene

Molecular Formula C₂H₂Cl₂
Purity ≥95%
Solubility Acetonitrile (Slightly), Chloroform (Soluble)
Appearance Colourless Liquid
Storage 4°C, Inert atmosphere, Light sensitive
IUPAC Name 1,2-dichloroethene
InChI InChI=1S/C2H2Cl2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H
InChIKey KFUSEUYYWQURPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(=CCl)Cl
Reference

Schaefer, R. et al.: Freshwater Biol., 61, 2116 (2016);

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