1,1-Dichloroethylene
| 1,1-Dichloroethene | |
|---|---|
| 1,1-Dichloroethene | |
| Chemical name | 1,1-Dichloroethene |
| Other names | 1,1-Dichloroethylene 1,1-DCE vinylidene chloride vinylidene dichloride |
| Chemical formula | C2H2Cl2 |
| Molecular mass | 96.95 g/mol |
| CAS number | [75-35-4] |
| Density | 1.213 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | ? °C |
| Boiling point | 32 °C |
| SMILES | ClC(Cl)=C |
| NFPA 704 | Template:Nfpa |
| Disclaimer and references | |
1,1-Dichloroethene, commonly called 1,1-dichloroethylene or 1,1-DCE, is an organochloride with the molecular formula C2H2Cl2. It is a highly flammable, colorless liquid with a sharp, harsh odor. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, benzene, and chloroform.
1,1-DCE is used as a comonomer in the polymerization of vinyl chloride, acrylonitrile, and acrylates.
1,1-DCE is used in semiconductor device fabrication for growing high purity silicon dioxide (SiO2) films.
The health effects from exposure to 1,1-DCE are primarily on the central nervous system, including symptoms of sedation, inebriation, convulsions, spasms, and unconsciousness at high concentrations. [1]
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