Propionyl chloride
Also known as: Propanoyl chloride, Propionic acid chloride, Propionic chloride, chloro anhydride of propionic acid, n-propanoyl chloride, EINECS 201-170-0, MFCD00000745
Propionyl chloride (CAS 79-03-8) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H5ClO and a molecular weight of 92.524 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −94 °C, a boiling point of 75.5±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 11.7±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.
- 79-03-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-47513-0
- Molecular Formula
- C3H5ClO
- Molecular Weight
- 92.524 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −94 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 75.5±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 11.7±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 92.002892 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 0.99 |
| Additional Property | 3.2 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 104.6±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.397 |
| Additional Property | REACTS |
| Additional Property | -94℃ |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
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 Propionyl chloride?
The CAS number of Propionyl chloride is 79-03-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Propionyl chloride?
Propionyl chloride has molecular formula C3H5ClO and molecular weight 92.524 g/mol.
Is Propionyl chloride hazardous?
Propionyl 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 Propionyl chloride?
For Propionyl chloride, Upstream Products: 3-Pentanone, Benzoyl chloride, Trimethylsilyl propionate; Downstream Products: neryl propionate, 2-Propionylpyrrole.
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