Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
96-23-1
Molecular Formula
C3H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight
128.99g/mol
Synonym

Dichloropropan-1,3-ol-2; 1,3-Dichloro-2-hydroxypropane; 1,3-Dichlorohydrin; 1,3-Dichloroisopropanol; 1,3-Dichloroisopropyl Alcohol; 2-Chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethanol; Bis(chloromethyl)methanol; Glycerol 1,3-Dichlorohydrin ; Propylene Dichlorohydrin; 

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1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol is mainly used as a chemical intermediate in the production of epichlorohydrin, which is important for manufacturing epoxy resins and plastics. It is also used in the chemical industry for the preparation of synthetic glycerol, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds.