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2-(Chloromethoxy)ethyltrimethylsilane, tech. 90%, stab. with 0.1% N,N-Diisopropylethylamine
Description
2-(Chloromethoxy)ethyltrimethylsilane is used in the preparation of SEM [2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methyl]-ethers. It serves as a phenol protecting group in the synthesis of laterifluorones. Further, it reacts with 1H-imidazole to prepare 1-(2-trimethylsilanyl-ethoxymethyl)-1H-imidazole.
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2-(Chloromethoxy)ethyltrimethylsilane is used in the preparation of SEM [2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methyl]-ethers. It serves as a phenol protecting group in the synthesis of laterifluorones. Further, it reacts with 1H-imidazole to prepare 1-(2-trimethylsilanyl-ethoxymethyl)-1H-imidazole.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 170°C to 172°C |
Quantity | 1 g |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3SiCH2CH2OCH2Cl |
UN Number | UN2920 |
Beilstein | 3587289 |
Flash Point | 46°C (115°F) |
Formula Weight | 166.72 |
Percent Purity | 90% |
Grade | Technical |
Refractive Index | 1.435 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318-H226 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 278-483-4 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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