Hydrogen Chloride

Gary W. Breton

Gary W. Breton

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

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Paul J. Kropp

Paul J. Kropp

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

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First published: 15 April 2001

Abstract

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 [7647-01-0] ClH (MW 36.46)

InChI = 1S/ClH/h1H

InChIKey = VEXZGXHMUGYJMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

(reagent for hydrochlorination of alkenes and alkynes;4 cleaves epoxides1b and ethers;21a converts alcohols to chlorides12b and diols to cyclic ethers;17 chloroalkylates arenes;22 converts aldehydes to α-chloro ethers23b)

Alternate Name: Hydrochloric Acid

Solubility: sol most organic solvents.2

Form Supplied in: widely available; compressed gas; 1 M solution in AcOH, Et2O, or Me2S; 4 M solution in dioxane; 37% aqueous solution.

Preparative Methods: addition of H2SO4 to NaCl or 37% aqueous HCl.3

Handling, Storage, and Precautions: highly toxic and corrosive; handle only in a fume hood.

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