Description
Ethanoyl chloride; Acyl chloride
| CAS | 75-36-5 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3COCI |
| Molecular Weight | 78.50 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Clear Colorless | Strong pungent odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -112°C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 390°C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Highly flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | 5 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 52°C |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 805,765 hPa | Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 740 |
| Vapour Density | 2.7 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.11 |
| Relative Density, Liquid (Water=1) | 1.104 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Decomposes violently in water |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 19% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 7.30% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear colorless liquid | Assay | 98 – 102% |
| Weight/ Ml at 20°C | About 1.10 g/ml | Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.05% |
| Phosphorous Compounds (P) | Max 0.005% | Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.01% |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS05 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H225-H314 |
| Precaution Statement | P210-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310 |















