- Chemical Name:Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
- CAS Number:7647-01-0
- Synonyms:Anhydrous hydrochloric acid, Chloridric acid, Chlorohydric acid, Dilute hydrochloric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Hydrochloric acid gas, Hydrogen chloride, Hydrogen chloride (HCl), Muriatic acid, NSC 77365
Anhydrous Hydrogen Chloride (AHCl) is a colorless gas that plays an important role in various technologies and pharmaceutical/chemical industries. The majority of Anhydrous Hydrogen Chloride is used to produce hydrochloric acid, a solution of AHCl in water. Concentrations range from less than 1% up to 38%. The latter is referred to as “concentrated” or “fuming” hydrochloric acid.