Trichloroacetyl chloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Trichloroacetyl chloride is used in the preparation of dihydro-1H-benzindoles. It is also used in the synthesis of 3-alkylbenzoxazolones It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and plant protection compounds. It is used for manufacturing the esters and anhydrides of trichloroacetic acid. It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis intermediate.

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
Trichloroacetyl chloride is used in the preparation of dihydro-1H-benzindoles. It is also used in the synthesis of 3-alkylbenzoxazolones It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and plant protection compounds. It is used for manufacturing the esters and anhydrides of trichloroacetic acid. It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis intermediate.

Solubility
Reacts violently with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents, bases, alcohols, amines and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 76-02-8
• Molecular Formula: C2Cl4O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 181.821
• MDL Number: MFCD00000792
• InChI Key: PVFOMCVHYWHZJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trichloroacetyl chloride, superpalite, acetyl chloride, trichloro, trichloroacetochloride, trichloroacetic acid chloride, ccl3cocl, trichloroacetylchloride, unii-9sn86t76y6, ccris 6764, acetyl chloride, 2,2,2-trichloro
• PubChem CID: 6420
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,2-trichloroacetyl chloride
• SMILES: C(=O)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: -146°C
• Density: 1.629
• Boiling Point: 114°C to 116°C
• Refractive Index: 1.47
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN2442
• Beilstein: 774120
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Reacts violently with water.
• Formula Weight: 181.83
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trichloroacetyl chloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Trichloroacetyl chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
• EUH029-Contact with water liberates toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• 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/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Trichloroacetyl chloride

RUO – Research Use Only