Trichloroacetyl chloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Trichloroacetyl chloride is used in the preparation of dihydro-1H-benzindoles. It is also used in the synthesis of 3-alkylbenzoxazolones It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and plant protection compounds. It is used for manufacturing the esters and anhydrides of trichloroacetic acid. It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis intermediate.

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Applications
Trichloroacetyl chloride is used in the preparation of dihydro-1H-benzindoles. It is also used in the synthesis of 3-alkylbenzoxazolones It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and plant protection compounds. It is used for manufacturing the esters and anhydrides of trichloroacetic acid. It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis intermediate.

Solubility
Reacts violently with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents, bases, alcohols, amines and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 76-02-8
• Molecular Formula: C2Cl4O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 181.821
• MDL Number: MFCD00000792
• InChI Key: PVFOMCVHYWHZJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trichloroacetyl chloride, superpalite, acetyl chloride, trichloro, trichloroacetochloride, trichloroacetic acid chloride, ccl3cocl, trichloroacetylchloride, unii-9sn86t76y6, ccris 6764, acetyl chloride, 2,2,2-trichloro
• PubChem CID: 6420
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,2-trichloroacetyl chloride
• SMILES: C(=O)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: -146°C
• Density: 1.629
• Boiling Point: 114°C to 116°C
• Refractive Index: 1.47
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN2442
• Beilstein: 774120
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Reacts violently with water.
• Formula Weight: 181.83
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trichloroacetyl chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314-H330-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H330-H314-H318-H302 Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TRICHLOROACETYL CHLORIDE
EINECSNumber	200-926-7
RTECSNumber	AO7140000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only