Butyryl chloride

Butyryl chloride is also called n-butyryl chloride.(change)Butyryl is a colorless, clear liquid with a special pungent odor of acyl chloride. It is mainly used in organic synthesis.

CASNo.: 141-75-3

Specification: Content≥99%

Packaging: 200 kg plastic drum, or as per customer's requirements.

Chinese name Butyryl chloride

English name Butyryl chloride

Other names: butyryl chloride; n-butyryl chloride; n-butyryl chloride; chlorine(change)Butyryl; Chlorobutyryl

Chemical formulaC4H7ClO；CH3CH2CH2CClO

Molecular weight 106.55

CASAccession number 141-75-3

European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Registration Number 205-498-5

Melting point -89℃

Boiling point 102℃

Density Relative density(water=1)1.03;

Flash Point 21℃

Category Flammable liquids

Flammability Hazard Characteristics: Flammable when exposed to open flame, high temperature, or oxidants; produces toxic chloride fumes when burned; produces toxic*

Storage and transportation characteristics: The warehouse is ventilated, low temperature and dry; stored separately from oxidants and acids

Fire extinguishing agent: dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam

Applications

Used in organic synthesis.

Butyryl chloride is an intermediate of the herbicides sethoxydim, mesotrione and cypermethrin.

Organic synthesis intermediate, used in the preparation of butylbenzene and drug acid, chloranil and intermediate 2-ethyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione.

Used in medicine, pesticides, flame retardants, water purifiers, etc.