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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
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
- Methyl chloroacetate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl chloroacetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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