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Product Name:
Acetyl chloride
Formula:
C2H3ClO
Synonyms:
Acetic acid chloride, Acetoxy chloride;Acetyl chloride
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Acetyl chloride is a simple acyl halide commonly used to introduce acetyl groups onto amine or alcohol functionalities of substrates. Acetyl groups are sometimes used as protecting groups for amines. A common alternative to acetyl chloride for acetylation reactions is acetic anhydride.