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Hydrogen Chloride (HCI) in Ethanol (ETOH)

Description

Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) in Ethanol (EtOH) is a solution formed by dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in ethanol, a widely used alcohol solvent. This solution acts as a powerful acid catalyst in organic synthesis and is frequently employed in esterification, alkylation, and other acid-catalyzed reactions. The combination of HCl and ethanol provides a versatile reagent that is highly effective in both laboratory and industrial processes.

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Category

Gas to Liquid Technology - Acids

CAS no

7647-01-0, 64-17-5

Purity

>=99%

Formula

C2H50H.HCL

Synonyms

Ethanol - Hydrochloride

Form

Liquid

Uses

• Anhydrous HCl source for moisture-sensitive reactions
• Salt formation of amines (amine → hydrochloride salts)
• Esterification catalyst in organic synthesis
• Deprotection / cleavage of acid-labile groups
• Activation of alcohols for substitution reactions
• Used in API & fine chemical synthesis as a controlled acidic medium

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