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Allyl chloride

IUPAC: 3-chloroprop-1-ene

C3H5Cl Organic Compounds CAS 107-05-1
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Formula / NotationC3H5Cl
CAS Number107-05-1
Molecular Weight76.52
Melting Point-210.1 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point113 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density0.94 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility1 to 10 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceAllyl chloride appears as a clear colorless liquid with an unpleasant pungent odor. Flash point -20 °F. Boiling point 113 °F. Less dense than water (7.8 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence fl...
Also Known As3-chloroprop-1-ene; 107-05-1; 3-Chloro-1-propene; 3-Chloropropene; 1-Propene, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloropropylene; Chlorallylene; 2-Propenyl chloride; 1-Chloro-2-propene; Allylchlorid
CategoryOrganic Compounds

What is Allyl chloride?

Allyl chloride (C3H5Cl) is an organic compound that appears as Allyl chloride appears as a clear colorless liquid with an unpleasant pungent odor. Flash point -20 °F. Boiling point 113 °F. Less dense than water (7.8 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence fl.... It has a molecular weight of 76.52 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-chloroprop-1-ene. Boiling point: 113 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -210.1 °F (NTP, 1992).

Formula & Notation

C3H5Cl

IUPAC Name: 3-chloroprop-1-ene

Other Names / Synonyms: 3-chloroprop-1-ene; 107-05-1; 3-Chloro-1-propene; 3-Chloropropene; 1-Propene, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloropropylene; Chlorallylene; 2-Propenyl chloride; 1-Chloro-2-propene; Allylchlorid

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Allyl chloride appears as a clear colorless liquid with an unpleasant pungent odor. Flash point -20 °F. Boiling point 113 °F. Less dense than water (7.8 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence fl.... Molecular formula: C3H5Cl. Molecular weight: 76.52 g/mol. Boiling point: 113 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -210.1 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 0.94 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float. Solubility: 1 to 10 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 340 mmHg at 68 °F ; 440 mmHg at 86 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: 1.5.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point-210.1 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point113 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density0.94 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Molecular Weight76.52
Solubility1 to 10 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceAllyl chloride appears as a clear colorless liquid with an unpleasant pungent odor. Flash point -20 °F. Boiling point 113 °F. Less dense than water (7.8 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence fl...

Uses & Applications

Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.

Safety Information

Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Allyl chloride
Formula C3H5Cl
CAS Number 107-05-1
Molecular Weight 76.52
Synonyms 3-chloroprop-1-ene; 107-05-1; 3-Chloro-1-propene; 3-Chloropropene; 1-Propene, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloropropylene; Chlorallylene; 2-Propenyl chloride; 1-Chloro-2-propene; Allylchlorid

Frequently Asked Questions

Allyl chloride (C3H5Cl) is an organic compound that appears as Allyl chloride appears as a clear colorless liquid with an unpleasant pungent odor. Flash point -20 °F. Boiling point 113 °F. Less dense than water (7.8 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence fl.... It has a molecular weight of 76.52 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-chloroprop-1-ene. Boiling point: 113 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -210.1 °F (NTP, 1992).

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