Dichloroacetaldehyde [79-02-7], 2,2-dichloroethanal, CHCl2CHO, Mr112.94, was first obtained in 1868 by F. Paterno by distillation of dichlorodiethyl acetal [619-33-0], CHCl2CH(OC2H5 )2, with sulfuric acid.
DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE is used as mechanism of action synthesis intermediates, used in the synthesis of insecticides, dossezia, and pharmaceuticals, etc.
ChEBI: 2,2-Dichloroacetaldehyde is an organochlorine compound.
Colorless liquid with a penetrating pungent odor.
DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE polymerizes on standing or in the presence of acid. DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE reacts with acids, oxidizers.
DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE is combustible.
