Chloroacetyl chloride
Also known as: 2-chloroacetyl chloride, ACETYL CHLORIDE,2-CHLORO-, Acetylchloride,chloro-, CH2ClCOCl, CHLORACETYL CHLORIDE, CHLORACETYLCHLORID, CHLORO ACETYL CHLORIDE, CHLORO ACETYL CHLORIDE (CAC), CHLOROACETIC CHLORIDE, CHLOROACETYL CHLORIDE FOR PHARMA SYNTHESIS, Chlorid kyseliny chloroctove, Chloroacetylchloride, EINECS 201-171-6, MFCD00000725, MONO CHLORO ACETYL CHLORIDE, alpha-Chloroacetyl chloride, chloracetyl, chloruredechloracetyle(french), monochloroacetyl chloride
Chloroacetyl chloride (CAS 79-04-9) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H2Cl2O and a molecular weight of 112.943 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −22 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 106.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 34.0±20.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H311 — Toxic in contact with skin and H331 — Toxic if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 79-04-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-32510-1
- Molecular Formula
- C2H2Cl2O
- Molecular Weight
- 112.943 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −22 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 106.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 34.0±20.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 111.948273 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 0.69 |
| Additional Property | 3.9 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 28.8±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.430 |
| Additional Property | reacts |
| Additional Property | -22.5℃ |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure
- H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life
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 Chloroacetyl chloride?
The CAS number of Chloroacetyl chloride is 79-04-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chloroacetyl chloride?
Chloroacetyl chloride has molecular formula C2H2Cl2O and molecular weight 112.943 g/mol.
Is Chloroacetyl chloride hazardous?
Chloroacetyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin; H331 — Toxic if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Chloroacetyl chloride?
For Chloroacetyl chloride, Upstream Products: Chloroacetic acid, ketene, Benzotrichloride; Downstream Products: 5-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-1,3-benzothiazole, N-Chloroacetyl-DL-isoleucine, 2-Chloro-N-(2-chloro-5-nitrophenyl)acetamide.
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