Formula: C5H9ClO CAS: 3282-30-2 Description Pivaloyl chloride is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a pungent odor. It hydrolyses in the presence of water. Synonyms: Trimethylacetyl chloride, Neopentanoyl chloride, 2,2 Dimethylpropionic acid chloride, 2,2 Dimethylpropanoyl chloride Applications: Intermediate used in Pharmaceuticals Organic Peroxides, Crop protection agents and Pesticide Information provided by BASF |