Bis(chloromethyl) ketone

Bis(chloromethyl) ketone

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Names
IUPAC name 1,3-Dichloroacetone
Other names α,α'-Dichloroacetone
Identifiers
CAS Number	534-07-6 Y
ChemSpider	21106513
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
InChI InChI=1S/C3H4Cl2O/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h1-2H2 Key: SUNMBRGCANLOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C3H4Cl2O/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h1-2H2 Key: SUNMBRGCANLOEG-UHFFFAOYAE
SMILES ClCC(=O)CCl
Properties
Chemical formula	C3H4Cl2O
Molar mass	126.96 g·mol−1
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Bis(chloromethyl) ketone is an extremely hazardous substance. It is a solid used in the making of citric acid. Exposures such as contact or inhalation of bis(chloromethyl) ketone can result in irritation or damage to skin, eyes, throat, lungs, liver and kidneys, as well as headaches and fainting.