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Chloroacetone

Chloroacetone chemical structure
CAS Number78-95-5
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight92.52 g/mol

What is Chloroacetone?

Chloroacetone is a chemical compound with CAS number 78-95-5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Chloroacetone was used in the synthesis of double-chain nonionic surfactants with an acid decomposition function via acid-catalyzed condensation with fatty alcohols (octyl, decyl and dodecyl)1. It was also used in the synthesis of meso-tetramethyl tetrakis-(4-phenoxy acetone)calix[4]pyrrole2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

ClCH2COCH3

Molecular Weight

92.52 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥96.0% (GC)

Boiling Point

120 °C(lit.)

Density

1.162 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

H2O: soluble10 parts
alcohol: miscible
chloroform: miscible
diethyl ether: miscible

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H301-H310 + H330-H315-H319-H335-H400

Precautionary Statements

P260-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310-P302 + P350

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

201-161-1

WGK Germany

3

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