CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | 1,1-dichloropropane is a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Sinks in water. Produces irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Liquid |
| Odor | Sweet |
| Boiling Point | 190.6 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Flash Point | 70 °F (est.) (USCG, 1999) |
| Solubility | In water, 2,700 mg/L at 20 °C |
| Density | 1.1321 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Density | 3.9 (Air = 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | 68.3 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 2.3 (calculated) |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Autoignition Temperature | 1035 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Decomposition | Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions: Carbon oxides, hydrogen chloride gas. |
| Heat of Combustion | -6667 Btu/lb = -3704 cal/g |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4289 at 20 °C/D |
| Kovats Retention Index | 665.1 668 668 |
| Other Experimental Properties | Sinks in water. Produces irritating vapor |
| Chemical Classes | Solvents -> Chlorinated Aliphatics |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H351:Carcinogenicity |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 112.98 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 0 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 111.9846556 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 111.9846556 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 0 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 5 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 18.9 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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1,1-dichloropropane is a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Sinks in water. Produces irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999)



