Propanoyl chloride CAS 79-03-8
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Propanoyl 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.
- The product is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
- It is highly corrosive and irritating, and reacts with water to produce toxic hydrogen chloride gas.
- It reacts actively with many organic compounds and can be used as an acylating agent or a chlorinating agent.
Propionyl chloride Description
Name: Propanoyl chloride
Synonyms: Propionyl Chloride / Propionic chloride / Propionic acid chloride / Propanoic acid chloride
Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO
Molecular Weight: 92.52
CAS NO.: 79-03-8
Density: 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point: 75.5±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting point: −94 °C
Flashing point: 11.7±0.0 °C
Appearance: Colorless liquid with pungent odor
Solubility: REACTS
Storage: The packing should be airtight, heat-proof and moisture-proof. Generally used as an intermediate for own use. Store and transport in accordance with toxic chemicals regulations. The packing should be airtight, heat-proof and moisture-proof. Generally used as an intermediate for own use. Store and transport in accordance with toxic chemicals regulations.
Safety Protection: This product is highly toxic and irritating, and can irritate the skin and mucous membranes, and even cause burns. It decomposes in water and produces hydrogen chloride. The production equipment should be closed and the site should have good ventilation conditions. Operators should wear labor protection equipment.
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Propanoyl chloride Technical
| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid with pungent odor |
| Viscosity | No data available |
| PH | <7 |
| Density | 1.0646 g/cm3 |
As a certified Propanoyl chloride factory, we adhere to strict quality protocols, with every batch undergoing rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety.
Propionic chloride Applications
1. It is used as a propionylation reagent in organic synthesis, and is an intermediate for the preparation of various propionic acid derivatives, such as phenylacetone;
2. Used for the production of the pesticide dipaspalum;
3. Pharmaceutical industry for the production of anti-epileptic drugs belladonetoin, cholinol, anti-adrenergic drugs methoxyamine hydrochloride and so on.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Q: What is propanoyl chloride (propionyl chloride)?
A: Propanoyl chloride (also known as propionyl chloride, CAS 79-03-8) is a clear, colorless, and corrosive liquid acyl chloride with a pungent odor. It serves as a highly reactive intermediate primarily used in organic synthesis to introduce the propionyl group in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.
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