Acetyl chloride
Also known as: Acetic chloride, Acetylchlorid, Ethanoyl chloride, Ethanoic acid chloride, 1-Chloroethanone, Acetyl chloride solution, Lidocaine Impurity 38, MFCD00000719, acetic acid chloride, acid chloride
Acetyl chloride (CAS 75-36-5) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H3ClO and a molecular weight of 78.498 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -112 °C, a boiling point of 46.0±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 4.4±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 75-36-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-1102617-8
- Molecular Formula
- C2H3ClO
- Molecular Weight
- 78.498 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -112 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 46.0±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 4.4±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 77.987244 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 0.46 |
| Additional Property | 2.7 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 341.6±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.379 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Acetyl chloride?
The CAS number of Acetyl chloride is 75-36-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetyl chloride?
Acetyl chloride has molecular formula C2H3ClO and molecular weight 78.498 g/mol.
Is Acetyl chloride hazardous?
Acetyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Acetyl chloride?
For Acetyl chloride, Upstream Products: acetic acid, Chloro(triphenylphosphine)gold(I), Acetyl bromide; Downstream Products: 1,4-Bis(dimethylchlorosilyl)benzene, 1-Penten-3-yl acetate.
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