Propionyl chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11444010	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10940.22	100 g
11424353	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10940.36	500 g
11434353	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10940.0E	2500 g

Description

Propionyl 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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Propionyl 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.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with alcohols, oxidizing agents, strong bases and water.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-03-8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.522
• InChI Key: RZWZRACFZGVKFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 62324
• SMILES: CCC(=O)Cl

• Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO
• MDL Number: MFCD00000745
• Synonym: propionyl chloride, propionic acid chloride, propionic chloride, propionylchloride, unii-mb6vl5omb9, mb6vl5omb9, propanoylchloride, propionyl cloride, propanoic chloride, propionyl-chloride
• IUPAC Name: propanoyl chloride

Specifications

• CAS: 79-03-8
• Density: 1.061
• Flash Point: 11°C (51°F)
• Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO
• Refractive Index: 1.404
• UN Number: UN1815
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Synonym: propionyl chloride, propionic acid chloride, propionic chloride, propionylchloride, unii-mb6vl5omb9, mb6vl5omb9, propanoylchloride, propionyl cloride, propanoic chloride, propionyl-chloride
• SMILES: CCC(=O)Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.522
• Formula Weight: 92.53
• Chemical Name or Material: Propionyl chloride

• Melting Point: -94°C
• Boiling Point: 77°C to 79°C
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂COCl
• MDL Number: MFCD00000745
• Beilstein: 385632
• Merck Index: 14,7828
• InChI Key: RZWZRACFZGVKFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: propanoyl chloride
• PubChem CID: 62324
• Percent Purity: 98%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H314
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H225-H302-H314-H331-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

Product Identifier

• Propionyl chlorid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Propionyl chloride

RUO – Research Use Only