Chloroacetyl Chloride

Basic Information of Chloroacetyl Chloride

Chloroacetyl Chloride (CAS No. 79-04-9) is meticulously manufactured to meet stringent quality standards, ensuring exceptional purity and consistent performance for your critical applications:

CAS No.:	79-04-9
EC No.:	201-171-6
Linear Formula:	ClCH₂COCl
Molecular Weight:	112.94
Appearance:	Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid.
Odor:	Pungent, irritating odor, lachrymatory.
Melting Point:	−22 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	105-106 °C(lit.)
Density:	1.419 g/mL at 20 °C
Solubility:	Decomposes in water and alcohols; soluble in many anhydrous organic solvents like ethers and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Flash point:	>100°C
Nature:	Highly corrosive, moisture-sensitive, and a powerful lachrymator.
RIDADR:	UN 1752 6.1/PG 1
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of Chloroacetyl Chloride

Chloroacetyl Chloride's high reactivity makes it a crucial reagent for introducing the chloroacetyl group into various substrates across diverse industries:

1. Pharmaceutical Synthesis:

   It is a key intermediate in the production of numerous active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, cephalosporins), anesthetics, and other therapeutic agents. The chloroacetyl group is often a critical structural motif or a precursor to other functional groups in these drugs.

2. Agrochemical Manufacturing:

   Chloroacetyl Chloride is used in the synthesis of various herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. The introduction of the chloroacetyl moiety can enhance the biological activity or modify the properties of these crop protection chemicals.

3. Polymer Synthesis:

   It can be employed to modify polymers or to synthesize monomers containing reactive chloroacetyl groups, leading to polymers with tailored properties or functionalities.

4. Dye Synthesis:

   This acid chloride is utilized in the production of certain classes of dyes and pigments, where the chloroacetyl group can be incorporated into the chromophore or used to modify the dye's affinity for fibers or other substrates.

5. Specialty Chemicals:

   Chloroacetyl Chloride is a versatile reagent for the synthesis of a wide range of specialty chemicals, including surfactants, plasticizers, and other fine chemical intermediates.

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Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity, Inhalation (GHS06), Skin Corrosion (GHS05), Serious Eye Damage (GHS05), Environmental Hazard (GHS09)

• Hazard Statements: Fatal if inhaled; causes severe skin burns and eye damage; toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• UN Number: UN 1752

• Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances), 8 (Corrosive substances)

• Packing Group: I