Chloroacetic anhydride, 97%

Description

CAS: 541-88-8 | C4H4Cl2O3 | 170.97 g/mol

Chloroacetic anhydride has been used in the synthesis of 3,3?-bis(sulfonato)-4,4?-bis(chloroacetamido)azobenzene (BSBCA), a water-soluble, thiol-reactive and photo-switchable cross-linker, D,L-7-azatryptophan, 2-methyl-[3,4-di-O-acetyl-6-O-(chloroacetyl)-1,2-dideoxy-α-D-glucopyrano]-[2?,1?:4,5]-2-oxazoline.

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Applications
Chloroacetic anhydride has been used in the synthesis of 3,3′-bis(sulfonato)-4,4′-bis(chloroacetamido)azobenzene (BSBCA), a water-soluble, thiol-reactive and photo-switchable cross-linker, D,L-7-azatryptophan, 2-methyl-[3,4-di-O-acetyl-6-O-(chloroacetyl)-1,2-dideoxy-α-D-glucopyrano]-[2′,1′:4,5]-2-oxazoline.

Solubility
Freely soluble in ether, chloroform. Slightly soluble in benzene. Insoluble in cold ligroin

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agent, bases, amines, alcohols, water/ moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 541-88-8
• Molecular Formula: C4H4Cl2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 170.97
• MDL Number: MFCD00000929
• InChI Key: PNVPNXKRAUBJGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: chloroacetic anhydride, chloracetic anhydride, monochloroacetic acid anhydride, 2-chloroacetic anhydride, chloroacetic acid anhydride, chloroacetyl anhydride, acetic acid, chloro-, anhydride, unii-8q7txh7r5f, monochloroacetic anhydride, 8q7txh7r5f
• PubChem CID: 10946
• IUPAC Name: (2-chloroacetyl) 2-chloroacetate
• SMILES: ClCC(=O)OC(=O)CCl

• Melting Point: 56°C to 59°C
• Boiling Point: 110°C to 112°C (10 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 143°C (289°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 774533
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,2113
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in ether, chloroform; Slightly soluble in benzene; Insoluble in cold ligroin
• Formula Weight: 170.98
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Chloroacetic anhydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H311+H331-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H314-H318 Fatal if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	208-794-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only