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acetyl chloride

noun

Meaning

A colorless, highly reactive liquid organic compound used primarily in chemical synthesis to introduce an acetyl group into other molecules.

Examples

The reaction between the alcohol and acetyl chloride proceeded violently at room temperature.
Because acetyl chloride reacts rapidly with moisture in the air, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container.

Synonyms: ethanoyl chloride

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acetyl chloride (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌsiːtəl ˈklɔːraɪd/

Definition

A colorless, highly reactive liquid organic compound used primarily in chemical synthesis to introduce an acetyl group into other molecules.

Examples

The reaction between the alcohol and acetyl chloride proceeded violently at room temperature.
Because acetyl chloride reacts rapidly with moisture in the air, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container.

How to Use acetyl chloride

acetyl chloride with (prepositional phrase): used to describe the reaction of this substance with another chemical — "The reaction of acetyl chloride with water is highly exothermic."

Synonyms of acetyl chloride

Words with a similar meaning to acetyl chloride:

ethanoyl chloride

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