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Organic Chemicals

Acetyl Chloride Extra Pure

RA000152 CAS 75-36-5 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000152
CAS number
75-36-5
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
CH3COCl
Molecular weight
78.50

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 740 —
Vapour density 2.7 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.11 g/cm3 g/cm3
Relative density, liquid (water=1) 1.104 —
Solubility in water [% weight] Decomposes violently in water —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 19 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 7.30 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Strong pungent odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -112 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 390 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Highly flammable. —
Flash point [°C] 5 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 52 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 805.765 hPa hPa

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance A clear liquid —
Assay 98 - 102 % %
Colour scale Max 20 APHA APHA
Weight/ mL (20 °C) Approx. 1.10 g/mL g/mL
Non - volatile matter Max 0.05 % %
Phosphorous compounds (P) Max 0.005 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000152-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000152-PK-2.5L