Allyl Chloride

[107-05-1] C3H5Cl (MW 76.53) InChI = 1S/C3H5Cl/c1-2-3-4/h2H,1,3H2 InChIKey = OSDWBNJEKMUWAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N (allylating agent which attacks C, O, N, S, Se, Te nucleophiles; organometallic derivatives provide homoallyl alcohols; expected electrophilic addition reactions) Physical Data: mp −136.4 °C; bp 44.6 °C; d 0.938 g mL−1. Solubility: miscible with organic liquids. Form Supplied in: colorless liquid, discoloring on standing and exposure to air. Purification: wash with concd HCl, then with aq Na2CO3 and dry (CaCl2). Impurities include isomers and chloropropanes; efficient fractional distillation is essential.2a Handling, Storage, and Precautions: volatile, flammable, toxic, irritant, alkylating agent.