{"id":665571,"date":"2023-07-26T16:53:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T11:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=665571"},"modified":"2023-07-26T16:53:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T11:23:49","slug":"acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions\/","title":{"rendered":"Acetyl Chloride: Structure, Uses, Preparation &#038; Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions\/#Uses_of_Acetyl_Chloride\" title=\"Uses of Acetyl Chloride\">Uses of Acetyl Chloride<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Acetyl_Chloride\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Acetyl Chloride\">Frequently Asked Questions on Acetyl Chloride<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_acetyl_chloride\" title=\"What is the purpose of acetyl chloride?\">What is the purpose of acetyl chloride?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions\/#What_is_the_most_effective_way_to_make_acetyl_chloride\" title=\"What is the most effective way to make acetyl chloride?\">What is the most effective way to make acetyl chloride?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions\/#What_causes_acetyl_chloride_to_be_more_reactive\" title=\"What causes acetyl chloride to be more reactive?\">What causes acetyl chloride to be more reactive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions\/#Is_it_true_that_acetyl_chlorides_are_acidic\" title=\"Is it true that acetyl chlorides are acidic?\">Is it true that acetyl chlorides are acidic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/acetyl-chloride-structure-uses-preparation-reactions\/#Are_acetyl_chlorides_dangerous\" title=\"Are acetyl chlorides dangerous?\">Are acetyl chlorides dangerous?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Acetyl_Chloride\"><\/span>Introduction to Acetyl Chloride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acetyl chloride (CH3COCl) is an acyl chloride produced from acetic acid (CH3COOH). It belongs to the class of organic chemicals known as acid halides. It is a colourless, corrosive, and volatile liquid. Its formula is usually shortened to AcCl. Acetyl chloride, also known as <strong>ethanoyl chloride<\/strong>, is an important organic compound with various industrial applications.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we will explore the structure, uses, preparation methods, and reactions of acetyl chloride in detail.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acetyl_Chloride_Formula_and_Structure\"><\/span>Acetyl Chloride Formula and Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>acetyl chloride formula<\/strong> is C2H3ClO, and the acetyl chloride structure consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a chlorine atom (Cl). The carbonyl carbon is also attached to a methyl group (CH3).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-665585\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetyl-Chloride-Structure-1.png\" alt=\"Acetyl Chloride Structure\" width=\"154\" height=\"163\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acetyl_Chloride_IUPAC_Name\"><\/span>Acetyl Chloride IUPAC Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The acetyl chloride IUPAC name is ethanoyl chloride<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_of_Acetyl_Chlorid\"><\/span>Preparation of Acetyl Chlorid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Acetic acid to acetyl chloride<br \/>\n<\/strong>Acetyl chlorides are most commonly synthesized by reacting acetic acid with thionyl chloride. In this process, dimethylformamide is utilized as a catalyst.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-665586 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetic-acid-to-acetyl-chloride.png\" alt=\"Acetic acid to acetyl chloride\" width=\"451\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetic-acid-to-acetyl-chloride.png 451w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetic-acid-to-acetyl-chloride-300x55.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/>, where R = CH3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Acetic anhydride to acetyl chloride<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In the industrial process, acetic anhydride undergoes a reaction with hydrogen chloride to yield acetyl chloride and acetic acid.<\/p>\n<p>The chemical equation for this reaction is:<br \/>\n<strong>(CH<sub>3<\/sub>CO)<sub>2<\/sub>O + HCl \u2192 CH<sub>3<\/sub>COCl + CH<sub>3<\/sub>CO<sub>2<\/sub>H<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Properties_of_Acetyl_Chloride\"><\/span>Physical Properties of Acetyl Chloride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Acetyl Chloride CAS No.:<\/strong> The CAS number of acetyl chloride is 75-36-5.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acetyl Chloride Density:<\/strong> The density of acetyl chloride is approximately 1.10 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acetyl Chloride Molecular Weight:<\/strong> The molecular weight of acetyl chloride is approximately 78.5 g\/mol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acetyl chloride Solubility:<\/strong> It is soluble in chemical solvents like alcohol, ether, and chloroform.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melting and boiling values:<\/strong> Acetyl chlorides have lower boiling and melting points than their corresponding acids due to their inability to form hydrogen bonds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/chemistry-articles\"><button class=\"btn btn-dark mx-2 my-2 px-4\" style=\"border-radius: 50px;\" type=\"button\">Chemistry Articles<\/button><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/formulas\/chemistry-formulas\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-dark mx-2 my-2 px-4\" style=\"border-radius: 50px;\" type=\"button\">Chemistry Formulas<\/button><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/propanone-formula-structure-properties-preparation-methods\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-dark mx-2 my-2 px-4\" style=\"border-radius: 50px;\" type=\"button\">Propanone<\/button><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/conductivity-units-si-units-for-conductance-thermal-conductivity-electrical-conductivity\/\"><button class=\"btn btn-dark mx-2 my-2 px-4\" style=\"border-radius: 50px;\" type=\"button\">Conductivity Units<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Properties_and_Reactions_of_Acetyl_Chloride\"><\/span>Chemical Properties and Reactions of Acetyl Chloride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Acetyl chloride participates in numerous reactions, including acylation, nucleophilic substitution, and hydrolysis. These reactions make it a valuable reagent in organic chemistry.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Acetyl Chloride to Acetaldehyde<\/strong><br \/>\nAcetyl chloride is reduced by hydrogen with BaSO4 to an aldehyde in the presence of palladium. This is called the Rosenmund Reaction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-665589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetyl-Chloride-to-Acetaldehyde.png\" alt=\"Acetyl Chloride to Acetaldehyde\" width=\"454\" height=\"109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetyl-Chloride-to-Acetaldehyde.png 454w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetyl-Chloride-to-Acetaldehyde-300x72.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preparation of Acetic Acid from Acetyl Chloride<\/strong><br \/>\nThe conversion from acetyl chloride to acetic acid happens through hydrolysis. When acetyl chloride is treated with water, it undergoes a reaction to form acetic acid and hydrogen chloride gas. Acetic acid is an essential compound in various chemical processes and the main component of vinegar.<br \/>\nThe chemical equation for this reaction is:<br \/>\n<strong>CH<sub>3<\/sub>COCl + H<sub>2<\/sub>O \u2192 CH<sub>3<\/sub>COOH + HCl<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Benzene Reacts with Acetyl Chloride<\/strong><br \/>\nBenzene, a widely used aromatic hydrocarbon, can react with acetyl chloride in the presence of an aluminum chloride catalyst to form acetylbenzene, also known as acetophenone. The chemical reaction is as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-665592\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Benzene-Reacts-with-Acetyl-Chloride.png\" alt=\"Benzene Reacts with Acetyl Chloride\" width=\"598\" height=\"236\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Acetyl Chloride to Acetone<\/strong><br \/>\nAn excellent yield of acetone is achieved when an acetyl chloride is treated with a diorgano cuprate (Gillman) reagent ((CH3)2CuLi).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-665593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetyl-Chloride-to-Acetone.png\" alt=\"Acetyl Chloride to Acetone\" width=\"519\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetyl-Chloride-to-Acetone.png 519w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Acetyl-Chloride-to-Acetone-300x98.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Where R and R\u2019 represent CH3.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_Acetyl_Chloride\"><\/span>Uses of Acetyl Chloride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Acetyl chloride finds application in the synthesis of various organic compounds, such as acetic anhydride and acetamide.<\/li>\n<li>It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry and in the production of dyes, perfumes, and agrochemicals.<\/li>\n<li>Acetyl chloride is frequently used in liquid formulations for optical displays and memory devices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Acetyl_Chloride\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions on Acetyl Chloride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_acetyl_chloride\"><\/span>What is the purpose of acetyl chloride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcetyl chloride is a reagent used in the derivatization of alcohols and amines to prepare acetic acid esters and amides. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_effective_way_to_make_acetyl_chloride\"><\/span>What is the most effective way to make acetyl chloride?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcetic acid is heated with phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus pentachloride, or thionyl chloride to produce acetyl chloride. Thionyl chloride is a better reagent since its byproducts are gaseous and easily separated. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_acetyl_chloride_to_be_more_reactive\"><\/span>What causes acetyl chloride to be more reactive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcetyl chlorides are highly reactive because the carbon atom is relatively positive and attracts nucleophiles while being connected to both highly electronegative oxygen and chlorine atoms. They have several reactions, but they are all basically the same. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_true_that_acetyl_chlorides_are_acidic\"><\/span>Is it true that acetyl chlorides are acidic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAnhydrous acetyl chloride is neutral because there is no H+ to give. However, in an aqueous medium, acetyl chloride can react with water to form carboxylic acid and HCl. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_acetyl_chlorides_dangerous\"><\/span>Are acetyl chlorides dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcetyl chlorides are generally hazardous and must be handled with extreme caution. They can react with the water on the surface of the eye, producing hydrochloric and organic acids that irritate the eye. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the purpose of acetyl chloride?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Acetyl chloride is a reagent used in the derivatization of alcohols and amines to prepare acetic acid esters and amides.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the most effective way to make acetyl chloride?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Acetic acid is heated with phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus pentachloride, or thionyl chloride to produce acetyl chloride. 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However, in an aqueous medium, acetyl chloride can react with water to form carboxylic acid and HCl.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Are acetyl chlorides dangerous?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Acetyl chlorides are generally hazardous and must be handled with extreme caution. They can react with the water on the surface of the eye, producing hydrochloric and organic acids that irritate the eye.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Acetyl Chloride Acetyl chloride (CH3COCl) is an acyl chloride produced from acetic acid (CH3COOH). 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