Chemical Properties
clear colorless to yellowish liquid
Uses
Reagent used for the polymerization of vinyl compounds and for the conversion of nucleoside-3′-phosphonates to the corresponding phosphates
Uses
Hexachloro-2-propanone (hexachloroacetone) was used in the synthesis of chirally deuterated benzyl chlorides and enol phosphate 2,2-dichloro-1-(trichloromethyl)ethenyl diethyl phosphate. It was also used in obtaining efficient amino acid activation by exploiting the rapid formation of acid chlorides under low temperature and acid/base free conditions.
Definition
ChEBI: Hexachloroacetone is a ketone.
General Description
A yellow-colored liquid. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Vapors are much heavier than air. Irritates skin and eyes. May be toxic by ingestion or inhalation. Used to make other chemicals.
Air & Water Reactions
Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Hexachloroacetone is a halogenated ketone. Ketones are reactive with many acids and bases liberating heat and flammable gases (e.g., H2). The amount of heat may be sufficient to start a fire in the unreacted portion of the ketone. Ketones react with reducing agents such as hydrides, alkali metals, and nitrides to produce flammable gas (H2) and heat. Ketones are incompatible with isocyanates, aldehydes, cyanides, peroxides, and anhydrides. They react violently with aldehydes, HNO3, HNO3 + H2O2, and HClO4.
Hazard
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation, strong
irritant. Combustible. Evolves phosgene when
heated.
Health Hazard
TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Fire Hazard
Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. Substance may be transported in a molten form.
