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Revision as of 05:27, 1 May 2016
Description
A colorless, fuming gas with a suffocating odor. Hydrogen chloride is the byproduct in the production of organic chlorides. It is used in organic synthesis and for the chlorination of rubber.
Synonyms and Related Terms
muriatic acid gas; anhydrous hydrochloric acid
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ethanol and ether.
| Composition | HCl |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7647-01-0 |
| Melting Point | -114 |
| Density | 1.00 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 36.5 |
| Boiling Point | -85 |
Hazards and Safety
Nonflammable. Avoid all contact. Corrosive to skin and eyes. Toxic by inhalation.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 464
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4835
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 404
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998