2-Chloropropionyl chloride
[CAS# 7623-09-8]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Acid halide
• Name: 2-Chloropropionyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₄Cl₂O
• Molecular Weight: 126.97
• CAS Registry Number: 7623-09-8
• EC Number: 231-540-7

Properties

• Density: 1.308
• Melting point: -71 ºC
• Boiling point: 109-111 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.439-1.441
• Flash point: 31 ºC
• Water solubility: MAY DECOMPOSE

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Codes: R10;R35
• Safety Description: S16;S25;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318

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