Name：Cholroacetone

Molecular formula：C₃H₅ClO

Molecular weight：92.524

Structural formula：

CAS NO. ：78-95-5

Appearance：Colorless to dark yellow liquid with pungent odor.

Relative density (water =1) ：1.16

Boiling point (℃) ：120

Melting point (℃) ：-44.5

Flash point (° C) ：7.0

Relative vapor density (air =1) ：3.2

Saturated vapor pressure (kPa) ：1.33(20℃)

Solubility：Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform.

Use：Used as insecticide, lacrimal agent, also used in medicine, etc. Used as intermediates in organic synthesis, used in the production of drugs, pesticides, spices, dyes, desiccant, antioxidants and vinyl photosensitive resins. It is also a reagent in the Feist-Benary synthesis of furan rings. It was used as a lacrimal during World War I. Accidental ingestion and skin contact, inhalation can be toxic.