Cat Number: INT78955

Chloroacetone

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CAS Number

78-95-5

Synonyms

Chloroacetone
1-Chloropropan-2-one
Chloropropanone
1-Chloroacetone

Description

Chloracetone is lachrymator with an irritating odor. It is used in color photography, insecticides, perfumes, organic synthesis and tear gas, and in the polymerization of vinyl monomers. Chloracetone belongs to the class of organic compounds known as organochlorides. These are compounds containing a chemical bond between a carbon atom and a chlorine atom.

Molecular Weight

92.52

Molecular Formula

C3H5ClO

EINECS

201-161-1

SMILES

CC(=O)CCl

Appearance

yellow-colored liquid

Boiling Point

248 °F (120℃)