Acetyl chloride
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Chemical formula | CH3COCl |
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OTP appearance | clear liquid |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 78.49 |
Density(g/cc) | 1.104 |
Melting Point(°C) | 52 |
Boiling Point(°C) | 112 |
Solubility in water(g/L) | reacts |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Justification Questioned
Other
- Precursor to acetic anhydride
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Production
Synthesis
- glacial acetic acid + phosphorus trichloride [1]
- 3 CH3COOH + PCl3⟶3 CH3COCl + H3PO3
- acetic anhydride with hydrochloric acid
- O(CH3CO)2 + HCl → CH3COOH + CH3COCl
- dichlorocarbonyl and acetic acid
- COCl2 + CH3COOH → HCl + CO2 + CH3COCl
Testing
Purification
Storage
- Airtight, watertight
Disposal
- Dissolve in aqueous solution of sodium carbonate, bicarbonate or hydroxide