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Acetyl chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11338895
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Description

Acetyl chloride acts as a reagent for the preparation of esters and amides of acetic acid. It is also useful as an important reactant in Friedel-Crafts reactions as well as in the introduction of an acetyl group. It serves as a starting material in the production of pharmaceutical, new plating complexing agent, acylation agent and synthetic organic intermediates.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Acetyl chloride acts as a reagent for the preparation of esters and amides of acetic acid. It is also useful as an important reactant in Friedel-Crafts reactions as well as in the introduction of an acetyl group. It serves as a starting material in the production of pharmaceutical, new plating complexing agent, acylation agent and synthetic organic intermediates.

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

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with water, alcohols, oxidizing agents and strong bases.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 75-36-5
Molecular Formula C2H3ClO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 78.50
MDL Number MFCD00000719
InChI Key WETWJCDKMRHUPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym ethanoyl chloride, acetic chloride, acetylchloride, acetic acid chloride, ch3cocl, rcra waste number u006, acetic acid, chloride, unii-qd15rno45k, ccris 4568, hsdb 662
PubChem CID 6367
ChEBI CHEBI:37580
IUPAC Name acetyl chloride
SMILES CC(Cl)=O

Specifications

Melting Point -112°C
Density 1.104
Boiling Point 50°C to 52°C
Flash Point 4°C (39°F)
Odor Pungent
Linear Formula CH3COCl
Refractive Index 1.389
Quantity 2500 mL
UN Number UN1717
Beilstein 605303
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,85
Solubility Information Miscible with acetone,chloroform,glacial acetic acid,petroleum ether,ether and benzene.
Formula Weight 78.5
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Acetyl chloride
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Acetyl chloride
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
  • P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
  • P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical powder or alcohol-free foam to extinguish.
  • P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetyl chloride

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