Methyl hypochlorite

Methyl hypochlorite
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(Chlorooxy)methane
Systematic IUPAC name
Methyl hypochlorite
Other names
Hypochlorous acid methyl ester; Methoxy chloride
Identifiers
593-78-2 N
ChemSpider 71388 YesY
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PubChem 79056
Properties
CH3ClO
Molar mass 66.48 g·mol−1
Appearance Gas
Odor Pungent
Density 1.058 g/cm3
Melting point −120.4 °C (−184.7 °F; 152.8 K)
Boiling point 9.18 °C (48.52 °F; 282.33 K)
Decomposes
1.343
Hazards
R-phrases R3 R8 R23/24/25 R35
NFPA 704
Flammability (red): no hazard code Health code 4: Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury. E.g., VX gas Reactivity code 4: Readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures. E.g., nitroglycerin Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Methyl hypochlorite is an unstable and highly toxic compound that can be produced from reacting methanol with hypochlorous acid. It is extremely unstable and can decompose explosively giving off toxic fumes. Its instability is caused by the oxidizing power of the hypochlorite group, which can easily undergo a redox reaction with the methyl group.

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