Acetyl fluoride

Acetyl fluoride

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Names
Other names Methylcarbonyl fluoride
Identifiers
CAS Number	557-99-3 N
ChemSpider	10731 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
InChI Key: JUCMRTZQCZRJDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1S/C2H3FO/c1-2(3)4/h1H3
SMILES FC(=O)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C2H3FO
Molar mass	62.04 g·mol−1
Density	1.032 g/cm3
Melting point	−84 °C (−119 °F; 189 K)
Boiling point	21 °C (70 °F; 294 K)
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Acetyl fluoride is an acyl halide with the chemical formula C₂H₃FO.

Synthesis

Acetyl fluoride is synthesized using hydrogen fluoride and acetic anhydride. Acetic acid is produced as a byproduct.

HF + (CH
₃CO)
₂O → CH
₃CO
₂H + CH
₃COF

See also

• Acetyl chloride
• Acylation