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Methyl chloroacetate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A103250E
Description
Methyl chloroacetate is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It acts as a precursor in the preparation of (carboxymethyl) trimethylammonium chloride esters. Further, it is used in the preparation of octakis-(carbethoxymethoxy)calix[8]arene. It is employed as an extraction solvent during the separation of neutral compounds. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate.
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ApplicationsMethyl chloroacetate is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It acts as a precursor in the preparation of (carboxymethyl) trimethylammonium chloride esters. Further, it is used in the preparation of octakis-(carbethoxymethoxy)calix[8]arene. It is employed as an extraction solvent during the separation of neutral compounds. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents, alcohol, ether, acetone and benzene. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Methyl chloroacetate | |
-32°C | |
128°C to 130°C | |
C3H5ClO2 | |
MFCD00000931 | |
UN2295 | |
14,6042 | |
Miscible with organic solvents,alcohol,ether,acetone and benzene. Slightly miscible with water. | |
COC(=O)CCl | |
108.521 | |
108.52 |
96-34-4 | |
1.236 | |
51°C (123°F) | |
1.422 | |
2500 g | |
506255 | |
methyl chloroacetate, chloroacetic acid methyl ester, methyl monochloroacetate, methyl chloroethanoate, acetic acid, chloro-, methyl ester, methyl monochloracetate, methyl alpha-chloroacetate, methylchloroacetate, unii-450vsb182i, ccris 7749 | |
QABLOFMHHSOFRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
methyl 2-chloroacetate | |
7295 | |
≥99% |
Chemical Identifiers
96-34-4 | |
108.521 | |
QABLOFMHHSOFRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7295 | |
COC(=O)CCl |
C3H5ClO2 | |
MFCD00000931 | |
methyl chloroacetate, chloroacetic acid methyl ester, methyl monochloroacetate, methyl chloroethanoate, acetic acid, chloro-, methyl ester, methyl monochloracetate, methyl alpha-chloroacetate, methylchloroacetate, unii-450vsb182i, ccris 7749 | |
methyl 2-chloroacetate |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H301-H331-H318-H226-H315-H335
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes serious eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H301-H310+H330-H315-H317-H318-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL CHLOROACETATE
EINECSNumber : 202-501-1
RTECSNumber : AF9500000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only