Chloroacetaldehyde
Also known as: 2-Chloro-1-ethanal, 2-Chloroethanal, Chloroethanal, chloro-acetaldehyde
Chloroacetaldehyde (CAS 107-20-0) 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 -28--23°C, a boiling point of 85.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of -11.2±11.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H310 and H330 — Fatal if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 107-20-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-48754-8
- 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 | -28--23°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 85.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | -11.2±11.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 77.987244 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 0.02 |
| Vapor Pressure | 70.6±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.382 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H310
- H330 — Fatal if inhaled
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
- H351 — Suspected of causing cancer
- H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2913000090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS: 2913000090 halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of products of heading 2912 Educational tariff:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Regulatory conditions:none Most favored nation tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Chloroacetaldehyde?
The CAS number of Chloroacetaldehyde is 107-20-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chloroacetaldehyde?
Chloroacetaldehyde has molecular formula C2H3ClO and molecular weight 78.498 g/mol.
Is Chloroacetaldehyde hazardous?
Chloroacetaldehyde has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H310; H330 — Fatal if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Chloroacetaldehyde?
For Chloroacetaldehyde, Upstream Products: Chloroacetaldehyde diethyl acetal, Chloroacetic acid, Chloroacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Downstream Products: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-8-methanol, 5,6-Dihydrobenzofuran-7(4H)-one, 5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)thiophene-2-carbaldehyde.
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