Methoxyacetyl chloride, 97%, stab. with ca 0.3% magnesium oxide, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methoxyacetyl chloride is used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes. Further, it acts as a precursor for the synthesis of agrochemicals.

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Applications
Methoxyacetyl chloride is used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes. Further, it acts as a precursor for the synthesis of agrochemicals.

Solubility
Miscible with acetone, ether, carbon tetrachloride and chloroform.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with water, alcohols, oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 38870-89-2
• Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 108.521
• MDL Number: MFCD00000728
• InChI Key: JJKWHOSQTYYFAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methoxyacetyl chloride, methoxyacetylchloride, acetyl chloride, methoxy, methoxy-acetyl chloride, methoxyacetic acid chloride, unii-t66s02b1s3, methoxy acetylchloride, 2-methoxyacetylchloride, methoxy acetyl chloride, ch3och2cocl
• PubChem CID: 96623
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxyacetyl chloride
• SMILES: COCC(=O)Cl

• Melting Point: <-40°C
• Density: 1.185
• Boiling Point: 112°C to 113°C
• Flash Point: 28°C (82°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.424
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2920
• Beilstein: 1740244
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with acetone,ether,carbon tetrachloride and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 108.52
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methoxyacetyl chloride, stabilized with ≈0.3% magnesium oxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H314-H318-H226 Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	254-169-2
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only