Pivaloyl chloride
Also known as: Trimethylacetyl chloride, 2,2-Dimethylpropanoyl chloride, 2,2-Dimethylpropionyl chloride, Pivaloyl chloride (Trimethylacetyl chloride), PVCL, Pivalyl chloride, 2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid chloride, Propanoyl chloride, 2,2-dimethyl-, Neopantanoyl chloride
Pivaloyl chloride (CAS 3282-30-2) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H9ClO and a molecular weight of 120.577 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -56 °C, a boiling point of 107.2±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 8.9±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.
- 3282-30-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1103440-3
- Molecular Formula
- C5H9ClO
- Molecular Weight
- 120.577 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -56 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 107.2±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 8.9±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 120.034195 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 1.68 |
| Additional Property | >1 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 27.4±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.417 |
| Additional Property | Hydrolysis |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H330 — Fatal 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 Pivaloyl chloride?
The CAS number of Pivaloyl chloride is 3282-30-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Pivaloyl chloride?
Pivaloyl chloride has molecular formula C5H9ClO and molecular weight 120.577 g/mol.
Is Pivaloyl chloride hazardous?
Pivaloyl 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 Pivaloyl chloride?
For Pivaloyl chloride, Upstream Products: tert-Butyl methyl ether, 4-Chloroaniline, Pivalic acid; Downstream Products: 2-[(2,2-Dimethylpropanoyl)amino]benzoic acid, 6-pivalamidopyridine-3-boronic acid pinacol ester, N-(4-Aminophenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanamide.
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