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IUPAC Name: 2-chloroacetyl chloride (79-04-9)
CAS: 79-04-9
Synonyms : Acetylchloride,chloro- ; alpha-Chloroacetyl chloride ; Ch2clcocl ; Chloracetyl ; Chlorid kyseliny chloroctove ;Chloridkyselinychloroctove ; Chloroacetic acid chloride ; Chloroacetic chloride
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, alcohols, strong oxidizing agents. May react violently on exposure to water or moisture.
Chemical Properties: Clear colorless liquid
General Description: A colorless to light yellow liquid with a very pungent odor. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue.
Reactivity Profile: Chloroacetyl chloride reacts rapidly with water. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, bases (including amines). May react vigorously or explosively if mixed with diisopropyl ether or other ethers in the presence of trace amounts of metal salts [J. Haz. Mat., 1981, 4, 291].
Health Hazard: Inhalation causes severe irritation of upper respiratory system. External contact causes severe irritation of eyes and skin. Ingestion causes severe irritation of mouth and stomach.
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