Monograph
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1,2-Dichloroethane
(Ethylene Dichloride)
Part 4, Monographs for Reagent Chemicals: General Descriptions, Specifications, and Tests
eISBN: 9780841230460
Tom Tyner Chair, ACS Committee on Analytical Reagents
James Francis Secretary, ACS Committee on Analytical Reagents
ABSTRACT
This monograph for 1,2-Dichloroethane provides, in addition to common physical constants, a general description
including typical appearance, applications, change in state (approximate), aqueous solubility, and density. The
monograph also details the following specifications and corresponding tests for verifying that a substance meets ACS
Reagent Grade specifications including: Assay, Color (APHA), Residue after Evaporation, Titrable Acid, Water, and
Ultraviolet Spectrophotometry.
CH2ClCH2Cl Formula Wt 98.95 CAS No. 107-06-2
Suitable for general use or in ultraviolet spectrophotometry. Product labeling shall designate the uses for which suitability is
represented on the basis of meeting the relevant specifications and tests. The ultraviolet spectrophotometry specifications
include all of the specifications for general use.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Typical appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clear, colorless liquid
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . organic solvent
Change in state (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . boiling point, 83–85 °C
Aqueous solubility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 g in 100 mL at 30 °C
Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
SPECIFICATIONS
General Use
Assay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≥99.0% CH2ClCH2Cl
Maximum Allowable
Color (APHA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Residue after evaporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.002%
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Titrable acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0003 meq/g
Water (H2O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.03%
Specific Use
Ultraviolet Spectrophotometry
Wavelength (nm) Absorbance (AU)
255–400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.01
250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02
245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05
240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10
235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.20
230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.50
228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00
TESTS
Assay
Analyze the sample by gas chromatography using the general parameters cited in [Part 2: Chromatography; Recommended
Procedures; Gas Chromatography]. The following specific conditions are also required.
Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type I, methyl silicone
Measure the area under all peaks, and calculate the 1,2-dichloroethane content in area percent. Correct for water content.
Color (APHA)
[Part 2: Measurement of Physical Properties; Color (APHA); Procedure for Color (APHA)].
Residue after Evaporation
[Part 2: Gravimetric Methods; Residue after Evaporation]. Evaporate 100 g (82 mL) to dryness in a tared, preconditioned
dish on a hot plate (~100 °C), and dry the residue at 105 °C for 30 min.
Titrable Acid
Note: Take special care during the addition of the sample and titration to avoid contamination from carbon dioxide.
To 25 mL of alcohol in a 100 mL glass-stoppered flask, add 0.10 mL of phenolphthalein indicator solution and 0.01 N sodium
hydroxide until a faint pink color persists after shaking for 30 s. Add 31 g (25 mL) of sample, mix well, and titrate with 0.01
N sodium hydroxide until the pink color is restored. Not more than 0.93 mL of 0.01 N sodium hydroxide should be required.
Water
[Part 2: Titrimetric Methods; Water by the Karl Fischer Method; Coulometric Procedure; Coulometric Procedure for Samples
Using Karl Fischer Reagent, Method 2]. Use 100 µL (125 mg) of the sample.
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Ultraviolet Spectrophotometry
Use the procedure in [Part 2: Chromatography; Recommended Procedures; LC Suitability; Procedure for Absorbance] to
determine the absorbance.
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