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| | Chloroacetone Basic information |
| | Chloroacetone Chemical Properties |
| mp | -44.5 °C | | bp | 120 °C(lit.)
| | density | 1.162 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| | refractive index | n20/D 1.432(lit.)
| | Fp | 82 °F
| | storage temp. | 2-8°C
| | Water Solubility | 124 g/L (20 ºC) | | Sensitive | Lachrymatory | | Merck | 14,2114 | | BRN | 605369 | | Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. May discolour on exposure to light. STENCH. | | CAS DataBase Reference | 78-95-5(CAS DataBase Reference) | | NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Propanone, 1-chloro-(78-95-5) | | EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Propanone, 1-chloro-(78-95-5) |
| | Chloroacetone Usage And Synthesis |
| Chemical Properties | colourless to dark yellow liquid | | General Description | A yellow-colored liquid with an irritating pungent odor. Light sensitive, but stabilized with the addition of small amounts of water and/or calcium carbonate. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Vapors much heavier than air. Irritates skin and eyes. Very toxic by ingestion or inhalation. Used to make other chemicals. A lachrymator. | | Air & Water Reactions | Highly flammable. Water soluble. | | Reactivity Profile | CHLOROACETONE turns dark and resinifies on prolonged exposure to light [Merck]. This occurred in a bottle during storage for two years on a shelf in diffused light. A few days after the bottle was moved, Chloroacetone exploded [Ind. Eng. News 9: 184(1931)]. Is stabilized by addition of 0.1% water or 0.1% CaCO3. | | Health Hazard | TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. | | Fire Hazard | HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. |
| | Chloroacetone Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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