Methyl chloroacetate, 98%

Description

CAS: 96-34-4 | C₃H₅ClO₂ | 108.52 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 96-34-4
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₅ClO₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 108.52
• MDL Number: MFCD00000931
• InChI Key: QABLOFMHHSOFRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl chloroacetate, chloroacetic acid methyl ester, methyl monochloroacetate, methyl chloroethanoate, acetic acid, chloro-, methyl ester, methyl monochloracetate, methyl alpha-chloroacetate, methylchloroacetate, unii-450vsb182i, ccris 7749
• PubChem CID: 7295
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-chloroacetate
• SMILES: COC(=O)CCl

• Melting Point: -33.0°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.2300g/mL
• Boiling Point: 130.0°C to 132.0°C
• Flash Point: 47°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Plastic drum
• Refractive Index: 1.4210 to 1.4230
• Linear Formula: ClCH₂CO₂CH₃
• Quantity: 10 L
• Beilstein: 02,197
• Merck Index: 15,6113
• Specific Gravity: 1.23
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 28g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in methanol,ethanol,chloroform,,toluene,acetone,heptane,hexane,cyclohexane,,xylene and ether
• Viscosity: 1.23 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 108.52
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl chloroacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes skin irritation. Toxic if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life. Fatal in contact with skin. May cause
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physi
EINECSNumber	202-501-1

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only