Acid Chloride

Synonyms of acid chloride

• acyl chloride
• acid halide

Collocations of acid chloride

react with

Frequency: 70 %

Acid chlorides react with alcohols to form esters.

form

Frequency: 60 %

Acid chlorides form acyl chlorides upon reaction with chlorine gas.

reactive

Frequency: 50 %

Acid chlorides are highly reactive compounds.

use in

Frequency: 45 %

Chemists often use acid chlorides in organic synthesis reactions.

convert to

Frequency: 40 %

Acid chlorides can be converted to carboxylic acids through hydrolysis.

Idiomatic Expressions for acid chloride

• Phrase: Acid test
  Meaning: A crucial or definitive test to determine the true nature or value of something.
  Usage: The presentation will be the acid test for our new product's success in the market.