Ethyl chloride

1. Ethyl chloride

2. CONTENTS: Ethyl chloride STORAGE : Store in a cool place. Do not store above 120°F (50°C). Do not use near fire or flame or place on hot surfaces. Chloroethane or monochloroethane , commonly known by its old name ethyl chloride, is a chemical compound with chemical formula C2H5Cl, It is a colorless, flammable gas or refrigerated liquid with a faintly sweet odour .

3. Physical and chemical properties of Ethyl Chloride Name: Ethyl Chloride Description:  Colorless Gas Molecular formula:  C2H5Cl Molecular Weight:  64-65 Density: 0.9214 g/cm3 Boiling Point: 12.3 C Melting Point: -138.7 C Vapor Density: 2.22

4. Common names: Ethyl Chloride, Chloroethane, monochlorethane, chloroethyl, aethylis chloridum, ethrt chloratus, ether chloratus, ether hydrochloric, ether muriatic, Kelene, Chelen, Anodynon, Chloryl Anesthetic, Narcolite

5. Ethyl chloride is produced by hydrochlorination of ethylene C 2 H 4 + HCl → C 2 H 5 Cl At various times in the past, ethyl chloride has also been produced from ethanol and hydrochloric acid , or from ethane and chlorine , but these routes are no longer economical. E thyl chloride is generated as a byproduct of polyvinyl chloride production . PREPARATION

6. Uses Ethyl chloride has been used as a refrigerant, an aerosol spray, propellant, an anesthetic, and a blowing agent . The only remaining industrially important use of ethyl chloride is in treating  cellulose   to make  ethylcellulose , a thickening agent and binder in  paints ,  cosmetics , and similar products .   It act as a  central nervous system   depressant

7. It is also used for the temporary relief of minor  sports injuries .   Ethyl chloride  also helps to relieve deep  muscle pain  when used with muscle  stretching techniques . Ethyl  chloride  is a cooling substance that is applied to the  skin This  medication  is used to prevent pain caused by injections and minor surgical procedures.

8. Cutaneous sensitization may occur, but appears to be extremely rare. Ethyl chloride is known as a  liver  and kidney toxin; long-term exposure may cause liver or kidney damage. Inhalation of ethyl chloride should be avoided as it is dangerous pr Side affects

9. Do not in eyes Precautions: Do not spray in eyes. Ethyl chloride is flamable and it should not be used in presence of open flame.

10. Ethyl chloride in the presence of pottassium hydroxide Forms Ethyl alcohol CH3CH2Cl koh CH3CH2OH Chemical properties

11. Ethyl chloride in the presence of KCN ethanolic Forms Ethyl cyanide and Ethyl isocyanide CH3CH2Cl KCN etanolic C2H5CN C2H5NC