Dichloroacetaldehyde
- CAS NO.：79-02-7
- Empirical Formula: C2H2Cl2O
- Molecular Weight: 112.94
- MDL number: MFCD00059818
- EINECS: 201-169-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:50:38
What is Dichloroacetaldehyde?
Chemical properties
Dichloroacetaldehyde [79-02-7], 2,2-dichloroethanal, CHCl2CHO, Mr112.94, was first obtained in 1868 by F. Paterno by distillation of dichlorodiethyl acetal [619-33-0], CHCl2CH(OC2H5 )2, with sulfuric acid.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,2-Dichloroacetaldehyde is an organochlorine compound.
General Description
Colorless liquid with a penetrating pungent odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable.
Reactivity Profile
DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE polymerizes on standing or in the presence of acid. DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE reacts with acids, oxidizers.
Fire Hazard
DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE is combustible.
Properties of Dichloroacetaldehyde
| Melting point: | -50.15°C |
| Boiling point: | 90.55°C |
| Density | 1.4330 |
| refractive index | 1.4530 (estimate) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 79-02-7 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Dichloroacetaldehyde (79-02-7) |
Safety information for Dichloroacetaldehyde
Computed Descriptors for Dichloroacetaldehyde
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