Product Description:
Acetyl chloride is a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor, used primarily in chemical synthesis and as a reagent in organic chemistry.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
75-36-5
SYNONYM:
Ethanoyl chloride;Acetylchlorid;Acyl chloride;Acetic acid chloride
FORMULA:
C2H3ClO
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Corrosive
CATEGORIES:
Intermediates
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Organic Intermediate
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Raw Material
Technical Specifications
Appearance :
colorless liquid
Boiling Point, °C :
51-53
Density, g/cm3 :
1.104
Flash Point, °C :
-19
Melting point, °C :
-112
Molecular weight, g/mol :
78.50
Odor :
pungent, suffocating
Refractive index, n20/D :
1.389
Acetyl Chloride is a volatile, colorless, and fuming liquid with a pungent odor, widely used in organic synthesis. This acyl chloride features a chemical composition of CH3COCl, which makes it a highly reactive compound, particularly in the production of acetic anhydride. Due to its reactivity with water, alcohols, amines, and phenols, Acetyl Chloride serves as an essential reagent in the acylation process, facilitating the introduction of acetyl groups into organic compounds. It is instrumental in synthesizing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and is a key component in manufacturing acetates and acetyl derivatives. Its ability to react with compounds under mild conditions makes it a valuable reagent in the production of various chemical products. Acetyl Chloride is typically handled in controlled environments due to its corrosive nature and reactivity with moisture.