Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97%

Name: Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009109

About Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97%

Acetoxyacetyl chloride (CAS 13831-31-7) is an acylating agent offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 98%. Its molecular formula is C4H5ClO3 and its molecular weight is 136.53 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2-chloro-2-oxoethyl) acetate. It is also known as 2-Chloro-2-oxoethyl acetate or Acetyl chloride, 2-(acetyloxy)-.

It is supplied as a clear colourless to pale yellow liquid. Reported physical data include a density of 1.27 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 5 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, Acetoxyacetyl chloride is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009109
CAS Number	13831-31-7
IUPAC name	(2-chloro-2-oxoethyl) acetate
Molecular formula	C₄H₅ClO₃
Molecular weight	136.53 g/mol
Exact mass	135.9927
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29242990
InChIKey	HZDNNJABYXNPPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)OCC(=O)Cl
PubChem CID	26297

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid
Density	1.27 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	43.4 Å²
Synonyms	2-Chloro-2-oxoethyl acetate, Acetyl chloride, 2-(acetyloxy)-, 2-Acetoxyacetyl chloride, Acetyl chloride, (acetyloxy)-, Acetylglycoloyl chloride, Acetoxyacetylchloride, (acetyloxy)acetyl chloride, acetoxyacetic acid chloride, (Chlorocarbonyl)methyl acetate, acetoxy acetylchloride, Acetoxy acetyl chloride, acetyloxyacetyl chloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P271, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P363, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97% is 13831-31-7. It is also known as 2-Chloro-2-oxoethyl acetate, Acetyl chloride, 2-(acetyloxy)-, 2-Acetoxyacetyl chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97%?

Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97% has the molecular formula C4H5ClO3 and a molecular weight of 136.53 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2-chloro-2-oxoethyl) acetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97% can I order?

We supply Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97% in (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Acetoxyacetyl chloride, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.