Acetyl chloride
[CAS# 75-36-5]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Carboxylic compounds and derivatives >> Carboxylic acid halide
• Name: Acetyl chloride
• Synonyms: Acetic acid chloride; Acetic chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₃ClO
• Molecular Weight: 78.50
• CAS Registry Number: 75-36-5
• EC Number: 200-865-6

Properties

• Density: 1.104
• Melting point: -112 ºC
• Boiling point: 51 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.3876-1.3896
• Flash point: 4 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS05 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225-H314
• Safety Description: S1/2;S9;S16;S26;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302

• Transport Information: UN 1717