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Chloro acetate | |
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C2ClH3O2 | |
Molar mass | 94.50 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Melting point | 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K) (decomposes) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Acetyl hypochlorite, also known as chlorine acetate, is a chemical compound with the formula CH3COOCl. It is a photosensitive colorless liquid that is a short lived intermediate in the Hunsdiecker reaction.[1]