Chlorethen
Chlorethen, also known as chloroethene or vinyl chloride, is a chemical compound with the formula C2H3Cl. It is a colorless, highly volatile gas at room temperature and is flammable. It is a vinyl halide consisting of a vinyl group attached to a chlorine atom.
As an alkene, chlorethen readily undergoes polymerization, producing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and related polymers. The monomer
Industrial production is dominated by the chlorination of ethylene to give 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride), followed by
Uses: The primary use of chlorethen is as the monomer for polyvinyl chloride, a widely used plastic
Safety and environment: Vinyl chloride is a human carcinogen (IARC Group 1). Acute exposure can cause dizziness