Substance
ID:384075
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
IUPAC Traditional name
(S)-epichlorohydrin
Synonyms
(S)-Epichlorhydrin(2S)-(Chloromethyl)oxirane(+)-Epichlorohydrin(S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin2(S)-Epichlorohydrin(S)-(Chloromethyl)oxirane(S)-1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane(S)-Epichlorohydrin(+)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane(2S)-Epichlorohydrine(S)-2-Chloromethyloxirane
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Molecule Details
S-enantiomer of Epichlorohydrin, an important industrial chemical, is a bifunctional alkylating agent with the potential to form DNA cross-links. It is used as a solvent for natural and synthetic resins, gums, cellulose esters and ethers, paints, varnishe
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References
• Smyth, H.F., et al.: J. Ind. Hyg. Toxicol., 30, 63 (2007)
• Romano, K.P. et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 20, 832 (2007)