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acetyl chloride

n. (context organic compound English) The acyl chloride of acetic acid, ''CH3COCl''

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acetyl chloride

n. colorless liquid acyl chloride (CH3COCl) that has a pungent odor [syn: ethanoyl chloride]

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Acetyl chloride

Acetyl chloride, CHCOCl is an acid chloride derived from acetic acid. It belongs to the class of organic compounds called acyl halides. It is a colorless, corrosive, volatile liquid.