| Formula / Notation | C8H7ClO |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 532-27-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.59 |
| Melting Point | 133.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 441 to 442 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.32 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | 2-chloroacetophenone appears as a riot control agent and chemical warfare tear gas agent. A white crystalline solid. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. A lachrymator: v... |
| Also Known As | 2-chloro-1-phenylethanone; 2-CHLOROACETOPHENONE; 532-27-4; Phenacyl chloride; 2-Chloro-1-phenylethanone; omega-Chloroacetophenone; CHLOROACETOPHENONE; Tear Gas; Mace (lacrimator); Chloromethyl phenyl ketone |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Alpha-chloroacetophenone?
Alpha-chloroacetophenone (C8H7ClO) is an organic compound that appears as 2-chloroacetophenone appears as a riot control agent and chemical warfare tear gas agent. A white crystalline solid. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. A lachrymator: v.... It has a molecular weight of 154.59 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-chloro-1-phenylethanone. Boiling point: 441 to 442 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 133.7 °F (NTP, 1992).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-1-phenylethanone
Other Names / Synonyms: 2-chloro-1-phenylethanone; 2-CHLOROACETOPHENONE; 532-27-4; Phenacyl chloride; 2-Chloro-1-phenylethanone; omega-Chloroacetophenone; CHLOROACETOPHENONE; Tear Gas; Mace (lacrimator); Chloromethyl phenyl ketone
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 133.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 441 to 442 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.32 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 154.59 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | 2-chloroacetophenone appears as a riot control agent and chemical warfare tear gas agent. A white crystalline solid. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. A lachrymator: v... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
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Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Alpha-chloroacetophenone (C8H7ClO) is an organic compound that appears as 2-chloroacetophenone appears as a riot control agent and chemical warfare tear gas agent. A white crystalline solid. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. A lachrymator: v.... It has a molecular weight of 154.59 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-chloro-1-phenylethanone. Boiling point: 441 to 442 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 133.7 °F (NTP, 1992).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Alpha-chloroacetophenone is: C8H7ClO