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Bromomethyl methyl ether, tech. 90%
Description
Bromomethyl methyl ether is used as reagent for protection of OH groups as their methoxymethyl (MOM) ethers. It is used in enantiocontrolled synthesis of intermediate containing carbons 18 to 35 of the macrocyclic immunosuppressant FK-506. It was used in the synthesis of 1-methoxymethyl-4-tritylthio-2-azetidinone.
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Bromomethyl methyl ether is used as reagent for protection of OH groups as their methoxymethyl (MOM) ethers. It is used in enantiocontrolled synthesis of intermediate containing carbons 18 to 35 of the macrocyclic immunosuppressant FK-506. It was used in the synthesis of 1-methoxymethyl-4-tritylthio-2-azetidinone.
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store at 4°C. Do not store together with acids. Store away from water and strong bases. Incompatible with acids, bases, moisture, heat and oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.531 |
Boiling Point | 86°C to 87°C |
Flash Point | 26°C (78°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.4520-1.4600 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN1992 |
Beilstein | 1730853 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Sparingly soluble in water. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335-H351 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H351-H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P5 |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: III |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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