Acetyl chloride CAS 75-36-5

What is Acetyl chloride CAS 75-36-5?

Acetyl chloride CAS 75-36-5, also known as ethanoyl chloride, is one of the simplest and most important acyl chlorides, extensively utilized as a core reagent for introducing acetyl groups into organic molecules, making it indispensable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers, and a wide range of fine chemicals.

Specifications

Features

• Strong Acylation: Highly effective reagent for transferring acetyl groups to nucleophilic substrates.
• Industrial Backbone: Serves as a fundamental intermediate across multiple chemical manufacturing sectors.
• High Reactivity: Enables rapid transformation in esterification, amidation, and Friedel–Crafts reactions.
• Wide Compatibility: Applicable to a broad range of organic compounds and synthetic pathways.

Applications

• Pharma Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates.
• Acetylation Reagent: Key reagent for producing esters, amides, and acetylated derivatives.
• Polymer Production: Applied in the manufacture of cellulose acetate and related materials.
• Agrochemical Use: Utilized in the preparation of pesticides and crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemicals: Serves as a building block for dyes, fragrances, and specialty organic compounds.

Packaging

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