3282-30-2
Product Name:
Pivaloyl chloride
Formula:
C5H9ClO
Synonyms:
2,2-Dimethylpropionyl chloride, Trimethylacetyl chloride;Pivaloyl chloride;Trimethylacetyl chloride
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Trimethylacetyl chloride appears as colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to most metals and tissue. |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 105-106 °F |
| Flash Point | 48 °F |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.18 [mmHg] |
| Chemical Classes | Toxic Gases & Vapors -> Acid Halides |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 ![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H290:Corrosive to Metals H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 120.58 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 120.0341926 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 120.0341926 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 17.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 7 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 80.6 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Trimethylacetyl chloride appears as colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to most metals and tissue.



