Organic Chemical
ethylene chlorohydrin
Subclass of:
Chlorohydrins; Ethanol
Definitions related to ethylene chlorohydrin:
  • An organochlorine compound and hazardous substance. Ethylene chlorohydrin is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of a variety of industrial agents.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Used as a solvent, in the manufacture of insecticides, and for treating sweet potatoes before planting. May cause nausea, vomiting, pains in head and chest, stupefaction. Irritates mucous membranes and causes kidney and liver degeneration.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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