Methyl 4-chlorobutyrate, 98%

Description

CAS: 3153-37-5 | C5H9ClO2 | 136.575 g/mol

Methyl 4-chlorobutyrate is used as a pharmaceutical synthesis, industrial dye intermediates.

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Applications
Methyl 4-chlorobutyrate is used as a pharmaceutical synthesis, industrial dye intermediates.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3153-37-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H9ClO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.575
• MDL Number: MFCD00001003
• InChI Key: ZZUYIRISBMWFMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl 4-chlorobutyrate, butanoic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester, 4-chlorobutyric acid methyl ester, butyric acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester, methyl .omega.-chlorobutyrate, 4-chlorobutanoic acid methyl ester, .gamma.-chlorobutyric acid methyl ester, methyl-4-chlorbutanoat, gamma-chlorobutyric acid methyl ester, methyl omega-chlorobutyrate
• PubChem CID: 76612
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-chlorobutanoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)CCCCl

• Density: 1.125
• Boiling Point: 175°C to 176°C
• Flash Point: 59°C (138°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.432
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3272
• Beilstein: 1745117
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 136.58
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 4-chlorobutyrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. 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: ESTERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	221-592-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only