Acetyl chloride

Catalog	ACM75365
CAS	75-36-5
Structure
Category	Others
Description	Acetyl chloride, CH3COCl is an acid chloride derived from acetic acid. It belongs to the class of organic compounds called acyl halides. It is a colorless, corrosive, volatile liquid.
Synonyms	Ethanoyl chloride
Molecular Formula	C2H3OCl
Melting Point	-112ºC
Flash Point	4ºC
Density	1.104
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow liquid with a pungent
Application	Pesticides, pharmaceuticals, new electroplating complexing
Storage	Avoid contact with water in storage.
Hazard Class	3
Hazard Codes	C
HS Code	2915900090
LogP	0.77170
PSA	17.7
Refractive Index	1.3876-1.3896
RIDADR	UN 1717
Risk Statements	R11; R14; R34
RTECS	AO6390000
Safety Statements	S1/2-S9-S16-S26-S45
Stability	Stability Highly flammable. Reacts violently with DMSO, water, lower alcohols, and amines to generate toxic fumes. May form an explosive mixture with air. Note low flash point. Incompatible with water, alcohols, amines, strong bases, strong oxidizing agent
Storage Conditions	Store at RT
Vapor Density	2.7
Vapor Pressure	11.69 psi ( 20 °C)
WGK Germany	1

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