| Identification | ||
| Name | Pivaloyl chloride | |
| Synonyms | Trimethylacetyl chloride; 2,2-Dimethyl-propanoyl chloride | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H9ClO | |
| Molecular Weight | 120.58 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 3282-30-2 | |
| EINECS | 221-921-6 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 0.979 | |
| Melting point | -56 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 105 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.411-1.413 | |
| Flash point | 19 ºC | |
| Water solubility | Hydrolysis | |