2-chloroethanol (C2H5ClO)

2-chloroethanol presents a C2 framework, halogen substitution (formula C2H5ClO, CAS 107-07-3). ChemicalTool Reaction can propose ranked disconnections for 2-chloroethanol from the SMILES OCCCl.

Target: 2-chloroethanol
CAS: 107-07-3
Formula: C2H5ClO
Approx. MW: 80.51
SMILES: OCCCl
PubChem CID: 34
Approx. carbons: C2

2-chloroethanol structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-chloroethanol
Common names: 2-chloroethanol; Ethylene chlorohydrin; 107-07-3; Ethanol, 2-chloro-; Glycol chlorohydrin; 2-Chloroethyl alcohol; Chloroethanol; Glycol monochlorohydrin; 2-Monochloroethanol; Ethylchlorohydrin
Molecular weight: 80.51
Exact mass: 80.00
InChIKey: SZIFAVKTNFCBPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point: 262 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Density: 1.197 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-chloroethanol?

2-chloroethanol has molecular formula C2H5ClO. Molecular weight about 80.51 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 2-chloroethanol?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-chloroethanol is 107-07-3.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.