Acetyl Chloride | CAS No. 75-36-5

Acetyl Chloride

Basic Information

CAS Number

75-36-5

Molecular Formula

C2H3ClO

Molecular Weight

78.5 g/mol

EINECS

200-865-6

AD

Basic Physical Properties

Physical State

Clear colorless

Melting Point

-112 °C

Boiling Point

52°C

Density

1.104g/mLat 25°C

Water Solubility

Decomposes violently in water

Flash Point

40°F

Solubility

Miscible with acetone, chloroform, glacial acetic acid, petroleum ether, ether and benzene.

Refractive Index

n20/D 1.389(lit.)

Vapor Pressure

11.69 psi ( 20 °C)

Vapor Density

2.7 (vs air)

Odor

Strong pungent odor

CC(=O)Cl

InChI

InChI=1S/C2H3ClO/c1-2(3)4/h1H3

InChIKey

WETWJCDKMRHUPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LogP

0.7717

Topological Polar Surface Area

17.07 Ų

Hydrogen Bond Donor/Acceptor

0 / 1

Complexity

33

Safety Information

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GHS Hazard Pictograms

H225H225
H314H314

Hazard Statement

H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
Flammable liquids
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin corrosion/irritation

Hazard Class

Class 3 Class 3

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 agents, most common metals.

Sensitiveness

Moisture Sensitive

Auto-ignition Temperature

390 °C DIN 51794

Explosive Limit

7.3-19%(V)

Synonyms & References

English

  • Ac-Cl
  • acetyl choride
  • ETHANOIC ACID CHLORIDE
  • Acetyl chloride [UN1717] [Flammable liquid]
  • CHEBI:37580
  • acetylchlorine
  • C2H3ClO
  • acetyl chlorid
  • BCP31842
  • STR00115
  • CH3COCl
  • MFCD00000719
  • A0082
  • DTXCID203852
  • AKOS000121189
  • Cloruro de acetilo
  • ACETIC ACID,CHLORIDE
  • acetyl chlorine
  • acetylchlorid
  • acetyl cloride
  • CCRIS 4568
  • BP-13326
  • AcCl
  • ACETYL CHLORIDE [HSDB]
  • CH3-CO-Cl
  • LS-1664
  • FT-0639173
  • RCRA waste number U006
  • ACETYL CHLORIDE [MI]
  • ACC (CHRIS Code)
  • BRN 0605303

MDL Number

MFCD00000719

EC Number

200-865-6

Customs Code

29159080

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