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C6H11ClO
134.6 g/mol
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Hexanoyl chloride

CAS142-61-0EC205-549-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Acylating agent for organic synthesis

Hexanoyl chloride is an acylating agent used in organic synthesis. It serves as a reagent for introducing the hexanoyl group into chemical compounds.

Acylating agent for organic synthesis

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H290May be corrosive to metals
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

hexanoyl chloride

InChIKey

YWGHUJQYGPDNKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCCC(=O)Cl

Synonyms (11)
  • 1-PENTANECARBONYL CHLORIDE
  • Caproic acid chloride
  • Caproic chloride
  • Caproyl chloride
  • Hexanoyl chloride
  • hexanoic acid chloride
  • hexoylchlorid
  • n-Caproyl chloride
  • n-Hexanoyl chloride