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 |