Description

Methoxyacetyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive acyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the methoxyacetyl functional group, a key moiety in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to synthesize complex molecules with specific biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the methoxyacetamide group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the methoxyacetyl moiety enhances efficacy.
• Peptide Modification: Employed as an acylating agent for modifying amino acids or protecting groups in peptide chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoxyacetyl Chloride
CAS No.	38870-89-2
Molecular Formula	C3H5ClO2
Molecular Weight	108.52 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxyacetyl chloride; Methoxyacetic acid chloride; Methoxyacetylchloride; Acetyl chloride, 2-methoxy-; Methoxyethanoyl chloride; α-Methoxyacetyl chloride; NSC 403780; Methoxyacetic chloride
EINECS	254-169-8

Quality Control

Our Methoxyacetyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 1.0% (total)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.