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Chloromethyl octyl ether

Chloromethyl octyl ether chemical structure
CAS Number24566-90-3
FormulaCH3(CH2)7OCH2Cl
Mol. Weight178.70 g/mol

What is Chloromethyl octyl ether?

Chloromethyl octyl ether is a chemical compound with CAS number 24566-90-3 and molecular formula CH3(CH2)7OCH2Cl. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Chloromethyl octyl ether has been employed as chloromethylation reagent:
• in chloromethylation of calix[4]arene, methyl ethers of calix[6]arene and calix[8]arene1
• in the synthesis of chloromethylated poly(phthalazinone ether sulfone ketone)2
• in chloromethylation of polyetherethersulphone-polyethersulphone copolymers3
• for polymers4,5

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3(CH2)7OCH2Cl

Molecular Weight

178.70 g/mol

Assay/Purity

95%

Density

0.924 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335-H351

Precautionary Statements

P261-P281-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

WGK Germany

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