1. A colorless, volatile organic compound (C₃H₅ClO) used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of epoxy resins, plastics, and other industrial products.
Usage: technical; chemistry; industrial

Examples

• Epichlorohydrin is a key raw material in the production of epoxy resins used in coatings and adhesives.
• The chemical industry relies on epichlorohydrin for manufacturing high-performance polymers.
• Workers handling epichlorohydrin must follow strict safety protocols due to its toxicity.
• Epichlorohydrin reacts with bisphenol A to create epoxy resin compounds.
• The demand for epichlorohydrin has increased with the growth of the composites industry.