Name: Chloroacetyl chloride
Molecular formula: C₂H₂OCl₂O
Molecular weight: 112.95
CAS: 79-04-09
Packaging: Tank truck or barrel
Appearance and characteristics: Colorless transparent liquid with pungent odor. Chloroacetyl chloride is chemically active and decomposes in water and alcohol. It can be used as an acylating agent.
Uses: Mainly used as a raw material for medicines and pesticides. Chloroacetyl chloride is an active acylating agent and an important organic synthesis intermediate. It is widely used in amino acids, pesticides, medicines, dyes, additives, extraction solvents, refrigerants, fire extinguishing agents, lubricating oil additives, and is currently the most widely used in pesticides, with the largest amount. It is a synthetic intermediate for important pesticides such as chloramine, acetochlor, and omethoate.