Description
AVA Chemical is the leading manufacture and exporter of CHLORO ACETYL CHLORIDE.
We offer the best quality of Chloro Acetyl Chloride. We supply and Exports in various grades.
Chloro Acetyl Chloride is a compound with the formula C2H2Cl2O is colorless to yellowish liquid with a pungent odor and versatile chemical intermediate used in various applications, including Agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. It’s primarily used in organic synthesis for acylation reactions where it acts as a reagent to introduce a Chloroacetyl group into molecules.
| TEST | LIMIT |
| PRODUCT | CHLORO ACETYL CHLORIDE |
| Appearance | Clear Colorless fuming Liquid |
| CAS No. | 79-04-9 |
| CAC % by GC | ≥ 99.0 % |
| Molecular Weight | 112.94 g/mol |
| Boiling Range | 104 – 107 °C |
| Dichloroacetyl chloride (DCAC) % (w/w) | 1.0 % max |
| Density at 25 °C | 1.39 to 1.42 g/ml |
| SO2% | ≤ 0.4 % |

- Agrochemicals:
- It plays a role in the production of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to crop protection and pest control
- a)Herbicides– Chloroacetyl chloride is a key intermediate in the production of several herbicides, particularly those in the chloroacetanilide family. These herbicides, like acetochlor, alachlor, butachlor, and metolachlor, are used. This compound’s high reactivity allows it to be used in the synthesis of these herbicide molecules.
- b)Insecticides – Its important chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of various agrochemicals. 1) Building Block 2) Acylating Agent 3) Specific synthesis-like those contains the chloroacetanilide moiety are used in crop protection.
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chloroacetyl chloride is used as a building block in the synthesis of various drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antibiotics and antihistamines. It’s a Key Component in the production of analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and anti- cancer medications.
- Specialty Chemicals
- Chloroacetyl chloride is used in the manufacturing of dyes, pigments, and polymers
- Organic Synthesis
- It’s a reactive compound in acylation reactions, forming carboxylic acid derivatives like esters and amides.
- 250 Kg HEDP Drums.
| Category | Non-Hazardous |
| Reach Registration | No |
| MSDS | Available on request |

