Propionyl chloride, 98%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAA1094022	100 g
AAA109400E	2500 g

Catalog No. AAA1094022 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. A1094022

Description

CAS: 79-03-8 | C3H5ClO | 92.522 g/mol

Propionyl chloride is used as an intermediate in the production of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It serves as an intermediate for dyes, textile auxiliaries and peroxide compounds. It acts as a crop protecting agent.

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Applications
Propionyl chloride is used as an intermediate in the production of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It serves as an intermediate for dyes, textile auxiliaries and peroxide compounds. It acts as a crop protecting agent.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with alcohols, oxidizing agents, strong bases and water.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-03-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.522
• MDL Number: MFCD00000745
• InChI Key: RZWZRACFZGVKFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: propionyl chloride, propionic acid chloride, propionic chloride, propionylchloride, unii-mb6vl5omb9, mb6vl5omb9, propanoylchloride, propionyl cloride, propanoic chloride, propionyl-chloride
• PubChem CID: 62324
• IUPAC Name: propanoyl chloride
• SMILES: CCC(=O)Cl

• Melting Point: -94°C
• Density: 1.061
• Boiling Point: 77°C to 79°C
• Flash Point: 11°C (51°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.404
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂COCl
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1815
• Beilstein: 385632
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,7828
• Formula Weight: 92.53
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Propionyl chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H302-H314-H331-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H314 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PROPIONYL CHLORIDE
EINECSNumber	201-170-0
RTECSNumber	UC3926000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only