Acetyl Chloride

Acetyl chloride (CH₃COCl) is an acyl chloride derived from acetic acid. It is a colorless, fuming liquid with a sharp, pungent odor that reacts violently with water to form acetic acid and hydrogen chloride. Due to its high reactivity, it is an important reagent in organic synthesis, primarily used as a potent acetylating agent. This property makes it essential for manufacturing various pharmaceuticals, such as aspirin and acetaminophen, as well as dyes. It is also utilized in Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions to form ketones like acetophenone. Explore searchable catalogue of hundreds of molecules, including details on how models were generated. NotesIf you happen to break something, use superglue to fix it. It will make the broken part even stronger.I decided to go with the ball-and-stick type, as it is easiest to color, is rigid, and looks awesome.The model represents the major resonance contributor.I oriented the model for optimal strength/waste/time compromise, but if you decide t