The Chloroacetone, also known as 2-Propanone, 1-chloro-, is an chemical compound with the formula C₃H₅ClO. It belongs to the product categories of Pharmaceutical Intermediates; Organics. Its EINECS registry number is 201-161-1. With the CAS registry number 78-95-5, its IUPAC name is 1-chloropropan-2-one. What's more, this chemical is a colourless to dark yellow liquid.

Physical properties of Chloroacetone: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.43; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.43; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.43; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.24; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.24; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 40.57; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 40.57; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.396; (11)Molar Refractivity: 20.82 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 86.5 cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 25.7 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 1.068 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 27.8 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 35.82 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 120 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 15.5 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this reaction will use acetone as raw materials. It will need chlorine which should be decompose produced by potassium chlorate and hydrogen chloride.

3CH₃COCH₃ + KClO₃ + 3HCl → 3CH₃COCH₂Cl + KCl + 3H₂O

Uses: Chloroacetone is used to make dye couplers for colour photography, and is an intermediate in chemical manufacturing. It is also used in the Feist-Benary synthesis of furans.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CC(=O)CCl
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C3H5ClO/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: BULLHNJGPPOUOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: