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A6682312

Propionyl chloride , 98% , 79-03-8

Synonym(s):
Propionic acid chloride;Propionyl chloride

CAS NO.:79-03-8

Empirical Formula: C3H5ClO

Molecular Weight: 92.52

MDL number: MFCD00000745

EINECS: 201-170-0

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -94 °C
Boiling point: 77-79 °C (lit.)
Density  1.059 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  3.2 (vs air)
vapor pressure  106 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.404(lit.)
Flash point: 53 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
form  Liquid
color  Clear
PH Range <7.0
explosive limit 3.6-11.9%(V)
Water Solubility  REACTS
FreezingPoint  -94℃
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
Merck  14,7828
BRN  385632
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 0.1 ppm
OSHA: TWA 0.1 ppm(0.4 mg/m3)
NIOSH: IDLH 2 ppm; TWA 0.1 ppm(0.4 mg/m3); Ceiling 0.2 ppm(0.8 mg/m3)
InChIKey RZWZRACFZGVKFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 79-03-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanoyl chloride(79-03-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Propanoyl chloride (79-03-8)

Description and Uses

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.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS05,GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H302-H314-H331
Precautionary statements  P210-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,C
Risk Statements  11-14-34-20/22
Safety Statements  9-16-26-45
RIDADR  UN 1815 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  UG6657000
Autoignition Temperature 270 °C
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29051900
HS Code  29399990
Hazardous Substances Data 79-03-8(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 823 mg/kg

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