2-Methoxyethoxymethyl chloride
CAS Number3970-21-6
FormulaCH3OCH2CH2OCH2Cl
Mol. Weight124.57 g/mol
2-Methoxyethoxymethyl chloride
What is 2-Methoxyethoxymethyl chloride?
2-Methoxyethoxymethyl chloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 3970-21-6 and molecular formula CH3OCH2CH2OCH2Cl. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
OH-protecting reagent. MEM ethers are stable to a variety of reaction conditions and are selectively cleaved under aprotic conditions in the presence of a wide rangeof OH-protected moieties.1,2
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3OCH2CH2OCH2Cl
Molecular Weight
124.57 g/mol
Boiling Point
50-52 °C/13 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.091 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H226-H302-H315-H319-H335-H350
Precautionary Statements
P201-P261-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
WGK Germany
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