Butyryl chloride

Butyryl chloride is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2C(O)Cl. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Butyryl chloride is soluble in aprotic organic solvents, but it reacts readily with water and alcohols. It is usually produced by chlorination of butyric acid.

Butyryl chloride

Butyryl chloride is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2C(O)Cl. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Butyryl chloride is soluble in aprotic organic solvents, but it reacts readily with water and alcohols. It is usually produced by chlorination of butyric acid.