Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
78-95-5
Molecular Formula
C3H5ClO
Molecular Weight
92.52
Synonym

Acetonyl Chloride, Chloro-2-propanone, 1-Chloroacetone, Chloromethyl Methyl Ketone, Chloropropanone, Methyl Chloromethyl Ketone,Monochloroacetone.

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
Intermediates
Slide_1

Chloroacetone is a reactive organic chemical used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It is valued for its ability to introduce chloro and carbonyl groups in chemical reactions.