Chloroacetyl chloride

CAS Number: 79-04-9

Molecular Formula: C2H2Cl2O

Purity: Chloroacetyl chloride 98% purity

About Chloroacetyl chloride

Chloroacetyl chloride (CAS 79-04-9) serves as a fundamental reactive intermediate in the US agrochemical sector, specifically for the synthesis of chloroacetanilide herbicides like Alachlor and Acetochlor, where General Industry purity remains the benchmark for domestic bulk chemical supplier networks aiming to satisfy...

Synonyms

chloroacetyl chloride
monochloroacetyl chloride
CHLOROACETYL CHLORIDE
79-04-9
2-chloroacetyl chloride

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Chloroacetyl chloride Specifications

CAS Number

79-04-9

Molecular Formula

C2H2Cl2O

Molecular Weight

112.94 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-chloroacetyl chloride

Canonical SMILES

C(C(=O)Cl)Cl

InChI Key

VGCXGMAHQTYDJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C2H2Cl2O/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2

HSN No

29159090

CAS Number

79-04-9

Molecular Formula

C2H2Cl2O

Molecular Weight

112.94 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-chloroacetyl chloride

Canonical SMILES

C(C(=O)Cl)Cl

InChI Key

VGCXGMAHQTYDJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C2H2Cl2O/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2

HSN No

29159090

melting_point

-8.5 °F (USCG, 1999)

boiling_point

221 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)

solubility

Decomposes (NIOSH, 2024)

density

1.42 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

Molecular Weight

112.94 g/mol

Purity

Chloroacetyl chloride 98% purity

Agrochemical Intermediate

A critical organic building block primarily used as a precursor in the large-scale synthesis of chloroacetanilide herbicides, including alachlor, butachlor, metolachlor, and acetochlor, for effective weed management in various crops

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A versatile acylating and chlorinating agent utilized in the synthesis of diverse medicinal compounds such as lidocaine, diazepam, pirenzepine, diclofenac, epinephrine, and venlafaxine

Dye and Pigment Intermediate

A functionalized reagent employed to introduce specific chemical groups that impart color and stability to specialized organic pigments and colorants used in textiles, plastics, and coatings

Chemical Synthesis Building Block

A bifunctional reagent used in academic and industrial research for the synthesis of complex molecules, including phenacyl chloride, quinoline derivatives with antileishmanial activity, and modified biologically active polymers

Industrial Additive Intermediate

A raw material used to produce specialized chemical additives, such as those for lubricants to enhance anti-wear properties and thermal stability, as well as components for refrigerants and fire extinguishing agents.