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Methoxyacetyl chloride

97%

Synonym(s):

2-methoxyacetyl chloride, Methoxyacetic acid chloride

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Linear Formula:
CH3OCH2COCl
CAS Number:
38870-89-2
Molecular Weight:
108.52
Beilstein:
1740244
EC Number:
254-169-2
MDL number:
MFCD00000728
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24897347
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.419 (lit.)

bp

112-113 °C (lit.)

density

1.187 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COCC(Cl)=O

InChI

1S/C3H5ClO2/c1-6-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3

InChI key

JJKWHOSQTYYFAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Methoxyacetyl chloride can be used for methoxyacetylation of:
  • Bilocularin A to synthesize 8-Methoxyacetoxybilocularin A.
  • Substituted and unsubstituted benzamides to synthesize N-(2-methoxyacetyl)-benzamides.

It can also be used for the synthesis of β-lactams by reacting with imines. and in the post-synthetic modification of the metal-organic framework (MOF), MIL-101, to synthesize a catalyst for cycloaddition reaction of CO2 with propylene oxide.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H314,H331,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

82.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

28 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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