Succinyl chloride
Also known as: Butanedioyl dichloride, Succinyl dichloride, Succinic acid dichloride, Succinoyl chloride, Succinoyl dichloride, 1,2-Bis(chlorocarbonyl)ethane, 1,2-Ethanediylbis(chloroformate), Butanedioyl chloride, Butanedioyldichloride, Succinic chloride
Succinyl chloride (CAS 543-20-4) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H4Cl2O2 and a molecular weight of 154.97900 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 16 °C, a boiling point of 190 °C(lit.), a density of 1.407 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 76.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 543-20-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-855414-1
- Molecular Formula
- C4H4Cl2O2
- Molecular Weight
- 154.97900 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 16 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 190 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.407 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 76.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 153.95900 |
| PSA | 34.14000 |
| LogP | 1.29740 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.468(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2917190090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2917190090 acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Succinyl chloride?
The CAS number of Succinyl chloride is 543-20-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Succinyl chloride?
Succinyl chloride has molecular formula C4H4Cl2O2 and molecular weight 154.97900 g/mol.
Is Succinyl chloride hazardous?
Succinyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
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