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ACETYL CHLORIDE

SKU: RXSOL-19-1587-215
Category: Solvent Chemicals-19
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ACETYL CHLORIDE is a colorless, corrosive, volatile fuming liquid with a pungent odor.  Acetyl chloride is derived form of acetic acid an acyl chloride. Acetyl chloride belongs to the class of organic compounds called acyl halides.

ACETYL CHLORIDE cas no is 75-36-5

Molecular Formula of Acetyl Chloride  : CH3COCl or C2ClH3O or C2H3ClO


ACETYL CHLORIDE reacts violently with water, steam, methanol or ethanol to form hydrogen chloride and acetic acid.

ACETYL CHLORIDE
Test Results

Physical Appearance

Colourless, Highly Refractive, Fuming Liquid
Odor
Sharp
Purity (by Chemical Analysis)
98 Min
Specific Gravity @27.5°C
1.105
Boiling Range
97% Distills up to 60°C

Molecular Weight : 78.5
CAS No. : 75-36-5
EC No. : 200-865-6
SPECIFICATIONS Chemical Name : Acetyl chloride
Appearance : Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odour : Pungent and irritating
Assay by Acid base
Titration (%) : 98 (Min)
Assay by Chloride Estimation (%) : 98 (Min)
 

Acetyl chloride appears as a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Density 9.2 lb / gal. Flash point 40°F. Vapor, which is heavier than air, irritates the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue .

MAJOR APPLICATIONS Used as acetylating agent in chemical synthesis.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Causes severe burn to every area of contact. May be fatal if swallowed or inhaled.

Caution: Vapours cause severe irritation to eyes and respiratory track.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: If swallowed do not induces vomiting. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately. Refer the MSDS for more details.

PACKING 210 kg in HMHDPE drum

ACETYL CHLORIDE is highly flammable and highly reactive with water producing HCl and heat.


Keywords

Acetyl chloride is a pure product. It is ideally suitable as a reagent for acetylation in a molecule synthesis. It also finds application in many areas like pharma, pesticide and dye intermediates.

Molecular Weight : 78.5
CAS No. : 75-36-5
EC No. : 200-865-6
SPECIFICATIONS Chemical Name : Acetyl chloride

Appearance : Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odour : Pungent and irritating
Assay by Acid base
titration (%) : 98 (Min)
Assay by Chloride
estimation (%) : 98 (Min)
Specific gravity @
25°C : 1.080 – 1.105

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