Data set: Acetyl chloride (01.00.005)
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Type Product flow |
Name Acetyl chloride |
Reference Flow Property Mass (kg) |
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Classification Materials production / Organic chemicals |
Synonyms CH3COCl |
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General comment Acetyl chloride is a reagent for the preparation of esters and amides of acetic acid, used in the derivatization of alcohols and amines. It is a colorless pungent fuming liquid made by chlorination of acetic acid or its derivatives. Acetyl chloride reacts vigorously with water to generate gaseous HCl. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is an important reagent in organic synthesis. Acetyl chloride is a highly reactive compound due to the presence of a reactive acyl chloride functional group. |