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HCID 643131Generated: October 23, 2026

trans-Crotonyl chloride

(E)-But-2-enoyl chloride · CROTONYL CHLORIDE · CrotonoyL · Einecs 210-889-9 · (E)-CH3CH=CHCOCl · CROTONIC CHLORIDE · E-Crotonoylchloride · E-CROTONYL CHLORIDE

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trans-Crotonyl chloride molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.10487-71-5
Molecular formulaC4H5ClO
Average molar mass104.53 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass104.0028925 g/mol
SMILESC/C=C/C(=O)Cl
InChIKeyRJUIDDKTATZJFE-NSCUHMNNSA-N
PubChem CID643131
EC No.210-889-9
DTXSIDDTXSID201314046

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP1.6
Topological polar surface area17.1
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors1
Rotatable bonds1
Heavy atoms6
Formal charge0
Complexity75
Physical DescriptionPale yellow liquid with an acrid odor[Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Kovats Retention Index796
Melting point72-74 °C
Boiling point120-123 °C(lit.)
Density1.091 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive indexn20/D 1.459(lit.)
Flash point95 °F
Storage conditions2-8°C
Physical stateLiquid
ColorClear colorless to brown
SolubilityReacts with water.
SensitivityMoisture Sensitive
BRN506118
InChIInChI=1S/C4H5ClO/c1-2-3-4(5)6/h2-3H,1H3/b3-2+
InChIKeyRJUIDDKTATZJFE-NSCUHMNNSA-N
SMILESC(Cl)(=O)/C=C/C
CAS DataBase Reference625-35-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference2-Butenoyl chloride, (E)-(625-35-4)
UNSPSC Code12352100
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS05,GHS07
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH226-H314-H335
GHS precautionary statementsP210-P233-P240-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
Target organsRespiratory system
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard symbolsC
Risk statements (R)10-34-36/37-37
Safety statements (S)16-26-27-36/37/39-45-28A-24/25
UN transport numberUN 2920 8/PG 2
Water hazard class (WGK)3
F13-19-21
TSCA inventory statusYes
Hazard class8Aquatic Chronic 3Eye Dam. 1Flam. Liq. 3Skin Corr. 1BSTOT SE 3
Packing groupII
Customs code29161900
Storage class3 - Flammable liquids
Limited quantities1.0 L (0.3 gallons) (liquid) or 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]H335 (87.2%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposureRespiratory tract irritation]P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P319, P321, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 47 reports by companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazards summaryReacts with waterCauses burnsInhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs[Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 3 (100%)Skin Corr. 1B (100%)STOT SE 3 (87.2%)
Adverse effectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.Toxic Pneumonitis - Inflammation of the lungs induced by inhalation of metal fumes or toxic gases and vapors.
F13-19-21
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusYes
UN transport numberUN 2920 8/PG 2
Customs code29161900
Risk statements (R)10-34-36/37-37
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS05,GHS07
Hazard symbolsC
Safety statements (S)16-26-27-36/37/39-45-28A-24/25
Hazard class8Aquatic Chronic 3Eye Dam. 1Flam. Liq. 3Skin Corr. 1BSTOT SE 3
Storage class3 - Flammable liquids
Packing groupII
Target organsRespiratory system
GHS hazard statementsH226-H314-H335
Limited quantities1.0 L (0.3 gallons) (liquid) or 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)
GHS precautionary statementsP210-P233-P240-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338

Applications & Uses

Uses

Crotonyl chloride is used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field. Crotonoyl chloride was used in the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated ester.