Propionyl Chloride (CAS 79-03-8)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

PROPIONYL CHLORIDE

Cat. NoKC.1610303 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaC3H5ClO CAS79-03-8 Molecular Weight92.52 g/mol

Pack sizes 100ML500ML

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Flammable

Corrosive

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Propionyl chloride appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive and very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.

Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Toxic Gas from Spilling Chemical in Water [Category: Other]
Chemical intermediate.
Propionyl chloride is used for the introduction of the propionyl group and for the synthesis of propionate esters because of its high reactivity.

Physical Description	Propionyl chloride appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive and very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.
Color/Form	Colorless liquid
Odor	Pungent odor
Melting Point	-94 °C
Boiling Point	80 °C
Flash Point	54 °F (NFPA, 2010)
Density	1.0646 g/cu cm at 20 °C
Solubility	Soluble in ether
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.4032 at 20 °C
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

IUPAC Name	propanoyl chloride
Molecular Formula	C3H5ClO
Molecular Weight	92.52 g/mol
CAS	79-03-8
SMILES	CCC(=O)Cl
InChIKey	RZWZRACFZGVKFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1610303
Pack sizes	100ML · 500ML

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