Ethylene chlorohydrin is an organochlorine compound that is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including glycols and surfactants. The synthesis of ethylene chlorohydrin typically involves the reaction of ethylene oxide with hydrochloric acid, or can also be generated by the reaction between ethylene and chlorine under specific conditions.
### 1. Synthesis via Ethylene Oxide:
The most common method for the