78-95-5: Chloroacetone
It is an impurity present in acetone, Chloroacetone is stabilized, and also is an alpha-chloromethane. It is functionally related to acetone. which appears as a yellow-colored liquid with an irritating pungent odor. It is Light sensitive but stabilized with the addition of small amounts of water or calcium carbonate. which is used Used to make other chemicals.
Additional information on CAS 78-95-5
Catalogue No.
VE006228
CAS No.
78-95-5
Molecular Formula
C3H5ClO
Molecular Weight
92.52 g/mol
Parent drug
Acetone
IUPAC Name
1-Chloro-2-propanone
Synonyms
N/A
References
PubChem. (2022). Chloroacetone. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from @pubchem website: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Chloroacetone
Status
In-stock