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Methyl chloroacetate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methyl chloroacetate is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It acts as a precursor in the preparation of (carboxymethyl) trimethylammonium chloride esters. Further, it is used in the preparation of octakis-(carbethoxymethoxy)calix[8]arene. It is employed as an extraction solvent during the separation of neutral compounds. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate.
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Methyl chloroacetate is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It acts as a precursor in the preparation of (carboxymethyl) trimethylammonium chloride esters. Further, it is used in the preparation of octakis-(carbethoxymethoxy)calix[8]arene. It is employed as an extraction solvent during the separation of neutral compounds. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents, alcohol, ether, acetone and benzene. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
| Melting Point | -32°C |
| Density | 1.236 |
| Boiling Point | 128°C to 130°C |
| Flash Point | 51°C (123°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.422 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN2295 |
| Beilstein | 506255 |
| Merck Index | 14,6042 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with organic solvents,alcohol,ether,acetone and benzene. Slightly miscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H226-H301-H310+H330-H315-H317-H318-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H331-H318-H226-H315-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL CHLOROACETATE |
| EINECSNumber | 202-501-1 |
| RTECSNumber | AF9500000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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