Propargyl chloride
Propargyl chloride is an organic compound with the formula HC2CH2Cl. It is a colorless liquid and a lacrymator. It is an alkylating agent that is used in organic synthesis.[2]
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IUPAC name
3-Chloroprop-1-yne | |
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Propargyl chloride, 3-Chloropropyne, 1-Chloro-2-propyne, 2-Propynyl chloride, Gamma-Chloroallylene, UN 2345 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.870 |
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Chemical formula |
C3H3Cl |
Molar mass | 74.51 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless liquid |
Density | 1.0306 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −78 °C (−108 °F; 195 K) |
Boiling point | 57 °C (135 °F; 330 K) |
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Insoluble |
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Highly flammable (F+), highly toxic (T+) |
R-phrases (outdated) | R23/24/25 R34 |
S-phrases (outdated) | S16 S23 S24/25 S36/37 S39 S45 |
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Flash point | 18 °C (64 °F; 291 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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References
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- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7820
- M. Olomucki, J. Y. Le Gall (1987). "Alkoxycarbonylation of Propargyl Chloride: Methyl 4-chloro-2-butynoate". Org. Synth. 65: 47. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.065.0047.