Methyl 2-chloropropionate, 97%

Description

CAS: 17639-93-9 | C4H7ClO2 | 122.55 g/mol

Methyl 2-chloropropionate is used as initiator during the synthesis of acrylamide homopolymers and acrylamide-N-isopropylacrylamide block copolymers. It is also used to produce 2-thiophen-2-yl-propionic acid methyl ester.

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Applications
Methyl 2-chloropropionate is used as initiator during the synthesis of acrylamide homopolymers and acrylamide-N-isopropylacrylamide block copolymers. It is also used to produce 2-thiophen-2-yl-propionic acid methyl ester.

Solubility
Insoluble in water

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 17639-93-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H7ClO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.55
• MDL Number: MFCD00000863
• InChI Key: JLEJCNOTNLZCHQ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: methyl 2-chloropropionate, propanoic acid, 2-chloro-, methyl ester, 2-chloropropionic acid methyl ester, propionic acid, 2-chloro-, methyl ester, methyl alpha-chloropropionate, methyl .alpha.-chloropropionate, .alpha.-chloropropionic acid methyl ester, propanoic acid, 2-chloro-, methyl ester, s, ch3chclc o och3, acmc-1bl6f
• PubChem CID: 28659
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-chloropropanoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C)Cl

• Melting Point: <-10°C
• Density: 1.14
• Boiling Point: 132°C to 133°C
• Flash Point: 38°C (100°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.417
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2933
• Beilstein: 1421535
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water
• Formula Weight: 122.55
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 2-chloropropionate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL 2-CHLOROPROPIONATE
EINECSNumber	241-624-5
RTECSNumber	UE9100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only