Name | Nitrosyl chloride |
Synonyms | Nitrosylchlorid Nitroso chloride Nitrosyl chloride Nitrogen oxychloride Nitrosyl chloride ((NO)Cl) |
CAS | 2696-92-6 |
EINECS | 220-273-1 |
Molecular Formula | ClNO |
Molar Mass | 65.46 |
Density | 1.417 |
Melting Point | -59.6°C |
Boling Point | -5 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties nitrosyl chloride (chemical formula: NOCl) is a common nitrosyl salt. It is an unstable yellow gas at room temperature with a pungent and foul smell. It decomposes in water and is soluble in fuming sulfuric acid. Exists in aqua regia. |
Use | Use nitrosyl chloride as a catalyst, organic chemical reagent, also used in the synthesis of detergents. Nitrosyl chloride (NOCl) is an important reagent in the synthesis of organic compounds, in addition to the direct use as phosphorus ion implantation agent in the electronic industry, in organic synthesis is also used as a fluoride agent. |
UN IDs | 1069 |
Downstream Products | ALDICARB-OXIME CARVONE 3-Amino-2-azepanone Nitrogen Tetroxide |
vapor density | 2.3 |
morphology | yellow-red-brown gas |
color | Orange-yellow gas condensing to a deep red liquid |
Odor | irritating odor |
water solubility | decomposes in H2O; soluble fuming H2SO4 [HAW93] |
EPA chemical information | Nitrosyl chloride (2696-92-6) |
nitrosyl chloride has strong irritation to eyes, skin and mucous membranes, and has toxic effects similar to chlorine and nitrogen oxides. Inhalation can cause pulmonary edema and bleeding.
Hazard Note | Toxic/Corrosive |
HazardClass | 2.3 |
toxic substance data | 2696-92-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |