tert-Butyl chloroacetate, 98%

Description

CAS: 107-59-5 | C6H11ClO2 | 150.602 g/mol

tert-Butyl chloroacetate is used in the synthesis of imidazol-1-yl-acetic acid hydrochloride, cis-disubstituted aziridine ester via aza-Darzens reaction and 1,10-diaza-18-crown-6 based sensors bearing a coumarin fluorophore.

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Applications
tert-Butyl chloroacetate is used in the synthesis of imidazol-1-yl-acetic acid hydrochloride, cis-disubstituted aziridine ester via aza-Darzens reaction and 1,10-diaza-18-crown-6 based sensors bearing a coumarin fluorophore.

Solubility
Decomposes in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 107-59-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H11ClO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 150.602
• MDL Number: MFCD00000930
• InChI Key: KUYMVWXKHQSIAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tert-butyl chloroacetate, chloroacetic acid tert-butyl ester, acetic acid, chloro-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester, t-butyl chloroacetate, tert-butylchloroacetate, acetic acid, chloro-, tert-butyl ester, chloroacetic acid t-butyl ester, acetic acid, 2-chloro-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester, t-butylchloroacetate, t-butyl-chloroacetate
• PubChem CID: 66052
• IUPAC Name: tert-butyl 2-chloroacetate
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OC(=O)CCl

• Density: 1.053
• Boiling Point: 155°C
• Flash Point: 46°C (115°F)
• Odor: Ester-like
• Refractive Index: 1.423
• Linear Formula: ClCH₂CO₂C(CH₃)₃
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2929
• Beilstein: 1753006
• Merck Index: 14,1563
• Solubility Information: Decomposes in water.
• Formula Weight: 150.61
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl chloroacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H302+H312-H314-H331-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H226-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	203-506-1
RTECSNumber	AF8985500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only