- Appearance
- Clear to slightly yellow liquid
- Chemical Name
- 3-Chloropropionyl Chloride
- Density
- 1.284 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
- Molecular Weight
- 128.97 g/mol Liter (Ltr)
- Other Names
- 3-Chloropropionyl chloride; 3-Chloropropanoic acid chloride; -Chloropropionyl chloride
- Physical State
- Liquid Coating
- Raw Material
- Propionic acid derivatives, phosgene, phosphorus trichloride
- Solubility
- Decomposes in water; soluble in common organic solvents such as chloroform and dichloromethane
- Storage Instructions
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place; protect from moisture and direct sunlight
- Usage
- Used in synthesis processes in chemical industries; intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing
It is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, used to create other chemicals.