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Methyl chloroacetate

Methyl chloroacetate chemical structure
CAS Number96-34-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight108.52 g/mol

What is Methyl chloroacetate?

Methyl chloroacetate is a chemical compound with CAS number 96-34-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Methyl chloroacetate was used in the preparation of (carboxymethyl) trimethylammonium chloride esters1. It may be used in the synthesis of octakis-(carbethoxymethoxy)calix[8]arene2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

ClCH2COOCH3

Molecular Weight

108.52 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

130 °C/740 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.238 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

H2O: insoluble
alcohol: miscible
diethyl ether: miscible

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H301-H315-H318-H331-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P311

Required PPE

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

Melting Point

−33 °C(lit.)

EC Number

202-501-1

WGK Germany

3

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