acetyl chloride

Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Wikipedia

0.01 sec.

acetyl chloride [ə′sed·əl ′klȯ‚rīd]

(organic chemistry)

CH₃COCl A colorless, fuming liquid with a boiling point of 51-52°C; soluble in ether, acetone, and acetic acid; used in organic synthesis, and in the manufacture of dyestuffs and pharmaceuticals.

How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Email
Feedback

? Mentioned in

No references found

Encyclopedia browser

? Full browser

acetostearin
acetovanillon
acetoxime
aceturic acid
acetyl
acetyl benzoyl peroxide
acetyl bromide
acetyl chloride
acetyl coenzyme A
acetyl iodide
acetyl number
acetyl peroxide
acetyl phosphate
acetyl propionyl
acetyl valeryl

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup \| Partner with us

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.