Acetic acid esters and amide. Acetyl chloride is a reagent for the preparation of esters and amides of acetic acid, used in the derivatization of alcohols and amines. One class of acetylation reactions are esterification.
- CAS No. : 75-36-5
- pH : Not available
- Odor : Strong
- Vapor Density : 2.7 (Air = 1)
- Molecular Weight : 78.5 g/mole
- Color : Colorless
- Melting Point : -112°C (-169.6°F)
- Boiling Point : 52°C (125.6°F)
- Vapor Pressure : 32 kPa (@ 20°C)
- Specific Gravity : 1.11 (Water = 1)
- Taste : Not available
