Thionyl Chloride
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| CAS No. | 7719-09-7 |
| Molecular Formula | SOCL2 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.97 g/mol |
| Synonym | sulfurous dichloride Sulfur oxychloride |
| Uses | It is used as a chlorinating agent in the manufacturing of organic compounds. Thionyl Chloride is primarily utilised for the manufacturing of iso-carbophos, propargite tetramisole hydrochloride, indomethacin, and vitamin A in the pharmaceutical, pesticide, and dye industries. It can also be used as a solvent or a dehydrating agent. It is used as a solvent in Lithium batteries. |