CAS 7647-01-0: Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Identity

CAS Number7647-01-0
Molecular FormulaHCl
IUPAC Namehydrochloric acid
Molecular Weight36.46 g/mol
SMILESCl
Synonymsmuriatic acid, hydrogen chloride, spirits of salt, HCl

2D Structure

Physical Properties

Density1.189 g/mL at 25°C
Boiling Point-85.05°C
Melting Point-114.22°C
Flash PointNone°C
Vapor Pressure42.7 kPa at 20°C
Refractive IndexnD = 1.344
Dielectric Constantε = 4.6

Safety & GHS Classification

GHS05Irritant

Storage: Store in acid-resistant containers. Use in fume hood — HCl gas releases are corrosive. Keep away from bases, metals, and oxidizers. Concentrated HCl (37%) fumes in moist air. PPE: acid-resistant gloves and face shield.

Material Compatibility Matrix

Plastics

MaterialRating
PTFEExcellent
PVCExcellent
PEExcellent
PPExcellent
PEEKExcellent
PVDFExcellent

Rubbers

MaterialRating
VitonGood
NBRGood
EPDMExcellent
SiliconeGood
FKMGood

Metals

MaterialRating
Stainless 316Good
AluminumPoor
CopperPoor
BrassPoor

Applications

External References: PubChem

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