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Butyryl chloride

Also known as: Butanoyl chloride, Butyric acid chloride, Butyroyl chloride, n-Butyryl chloride, n-Butanoyl chloride, n-Butyric acid chloride, n-Butyroyl chloride, Butyrylchlorid, Butyrylchloride, butyryl, butyricchloride, N-Butyryl, MFCD00000752, EINECS 205-498-5

Butyryl chloride (CAS 141-75-3) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H7ClO and a molecular weight of 106.551 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −89 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 102.9±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 21.7±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour 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.
141-75-3
Jingsj CID
J-831004-6
Molecular Formula
C4H7ClO
Molecular Weight
106.551 g/mol
Category
Organohalogen Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point−89 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point102.9±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point21.7±0.0 °C
Exact Mass106.018539
PSA17.07000
LogP1.52
Additional Property3.7 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure32.9±0.2 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.409
Additional Propertydecomposes
Additional Property-89℃

GHS Safety & Compliance

Flammable / CorrosionSignal word: Danger
  • H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2915900090
Summary2915900090 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 Butyryl chloride?

The CAS number of Butyryl chloride is 141-75-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyryl chloride?

Butyryl chloride has molecular formula C4H7ClO and molecular weight 106.551 g/mol.

Is Butyryl chloride hazardous?

Butyryl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Butyryl chloride?

For Butyryl chloride, Upstream Products: Butyric acid, Isobutyryl chloride, Trimethylsilyl butyrate; Downstream Products: N-Methoxy-N-methylbutanamide, 1-(5-Bromothien-2-yl)butan-1-one, N,N-Diethylbutyramide.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Butyryl chloride (CAS 141-75-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-831004-6 (accessed 2026-11-07).

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