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MONOCHLOROACETONE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies)
C3H5ClO
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)CH2Cl
formula, see observation
78-95-5
CAS number
DEF

A lachrymator (colorless liquid) having a pungent, irritating odor.

OBS

Used as a coupler for color photography, an enzyme inactivator, an intermediate, in insecticides, perfumes, organic synthesis, tear gas, and in the polymerization of vinyl monomers.

OBS

1-chloropropan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H5ClO or CH3C(O)CH2Cl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H5ClO
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)CH2Cl
formula, see observation
78-95-5
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé monochloré de la propanone utilisé comme agent de synthèse, insecticide ou comme gaz de combat.

OBS

1-chloropropan-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H5ClO ou CH3C(O)CH2Cl

Spanish

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