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tert-Butyl chloroacetate, 98%
Description
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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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
Specifications
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 | 500 g |
UN Number | UN2929 |
Beilstein | 1753006 |
Merck Index | 14,1563 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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