Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate is used for the acid-catalyzed benzylation of hydroxy groups. It acts as reagent during the synthesis of funiculosin dimethyl ether and (S)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-methylpropanal. It can also be used for mild esterification of carboxylic acids in the presence of a catalytic amount of BF₃ etherate.

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Applications
Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate is used for the acid-catalyzed benzylation of hydroxy groups. It acts as reagent during the synthesis of funiculosin dimethyl ether and (S)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-methylpropanal. It can also be used for mild esterification of carboxylic acids in the presence of a catalytic amount of BF₃ etherate.

Solubility
Miscible with cyclohexane/dichloromethane.

Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 81927-55-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H8Cl3NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 252.52
• MDL Number: MFCD00000805
• InChI Key: HUZCTWYDQIQZPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 144968
• IUPAC Name: benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroethanimidate
• SMILES: ClC(Cl)(Cl)C(=N)OCC1=CC=CC=C1

• Density: 1.356
• Boiling Point: 110°C to 114°C (0.5 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.545
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 2525375
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Synonym: benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate, benzyl trichloroacetimidate, benzyltrichloroacetimidate, trichloroacetimidic acid benzyl ester, 2,2,2-trichloro-1-phenylmethoxy ethanimine, ethanimidic acid, 2,2,2-trichloro-, phenylmethyl ester, benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroethanecarboximidate, benzyl2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate, acmc-209pmn, benzyl trichloracetimidate
• Solubility Information: Miscible with cyclohexane/dichloromethane.
• Formula Weight: 252.53
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	617-271-1
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only