Acetyl chloride, 98%

Name: Acetyl chloride, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009112

About Acetyl chloride, 98%

Acetyl chloride (CAS 75-36-5) is an acylating agent offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade), specified at 98% purity. Its molecular formula is C2H3ClO and its molecular weight is 78.5 g/mol. Alternative names: Ethanoyl chloride and Acetic chloride.

The material typically appears as a colouress liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 52 °C and a density of 1.104 g/ml at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Acetyl chloride in 500 mL and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Acetyl chloride, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009112
CAS Number	75-36-5
IUPAC name	acetyl chloride
Molecular formula	C₂H₃ClO
Molecular weight	78.5 g/mol
Exact mass	77.9872
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29159010
InChIKey	WETWJCDKMRHUPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)Cl
PubChem CID	6367

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colouress liquid
Boiling point	52 °C
Density	1.104 g/ml at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
UN number	UN 1717
Synonyms	Ethanoyl Chloride, Acetic Chloride, Acetic Acid Chloride, Acetylchloride, Acetic acid, chloride, CH3COCl, CH3-CO-Cl, C2H3ClO, Acetyl chloride, reagent grade, 98%, acetylchlorine, AcCl, acetyl chlorid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, 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

Other grades of CAS 75-36-5

AR / Puriss

Acetyl chloride, puriss GR, 99%

CAS: 75-36-5
Formula: C₂H₃ClO
MW: 78.5 g/mol

VQ-009113

Puriss

Acetyl chloride, puriss, 99.9%

CAS: 75-36-5
Formula: C₂H₃ClO
MW: 78.5 g/mol

VQ-009114

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Acetyl chloride, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Acetyl chloride, 98% is 75-36-5. It is also known as Ethanoyl Chloride, Acetic Chloride, Acetic Acid Chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetyl chloride, 98%?

Acetyl chloride, 98% has the molecular formula C2H3ClO and a molecular weight of 78.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is acetyl chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of Acetyl chloride, 98% can I order?

We supply Acetyl chloride, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 mL, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Acetyl chloride, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Acetyl chloride, 98% 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 Acetyl chloride, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Acetyl chloride, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1717), 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.