Dichloroacetyl chloride
Also known as: 2,2-Dichloroacetyl chloride, Acetyl chloride, 2,2-dichloro-, alpha,alpha-Dichloroacetyl chloride, Dichloroacetic acid chloride
Dichloroacetyl chloride (CAS 79-36-7) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2HCl3O and a molecular weight of 147.388 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of < 25ºC, a boiling point of 107.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 31.8±22.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage and H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 79-36-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-1993995-8
- Molecular Formula
- C2HCl3O
- Molecular Weight
- 147.388 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | < 25ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 107.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 31.8±22.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 145.909302 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 1.27 |
| Vapor Pressure | 27.0±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.467 |
| Additional Property | MAY DECOMPOSE |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Dichloroacetyl chloride?
The CAS number of Dichloroacetyl chloride is 79-36-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dichloroacetyl chloride?
Dichloroacetyl chloride has molecular formula C2HCl3O and molecular weight 147.388 g/mol.
Is Dichloroacetyl chloride hazardous?
Dichloroacetyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Dichloroacetyl chloride?
For Dichloroacetyl chloride, Upstream Products: Dichloroacetic acid, Trichloroacetyl chloride, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane; Downstream Products: 2-(4-methylphenyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde, 2,2-Dichloro-1-(p-tolyl)ethanone, 2,2-Dichloro-1-(4-phenoxyphenyl)ethanone.
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