acetyl chloride


nounChemistry.
  1. a colorless, toxic, and fuming liquid of pungent odor, C2H3OCl, soluble in ether, acetone, and acetic acid: used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

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acetyl chloride

noun
  1. a colourless pungent liquid used as an acetylating agent. Formula: CH 3 COCl: Also called: ethanoyl chloride

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