Acetyl chloride CAS 75-36-5

Acetyl chloride

Name	Acetyl chloride
Synonyms	Acetic acid chloride; Acetic chloride
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C2H3ClO
Molecular Weight	78.50
CAS Registry Number	75-36-5
EC Number	200-865-6

Specification:

Uses:

▲Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in the synthesis of various drugs, including aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen.

▲Agrochemical Industry: Serves as a raw material in the production of pesticides and agrochemicals.

▲Dye Industry: Used in the manufacture of dyes and acetyl derivatives.

▲Organic Synthesis: Widely applied in esterification and Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions; 

   a powerful acetylating agent with stronger acylation capability than acetic anhydride.

▲Other Applications: Functions as a catalyst for chlorination of carboxylic acids, 

   a raw material for new electroplating complexing agents, and an analytical reagent.