Description

2-Chloromethoxyethanol is a versatile chlorinated ether compound with the CAS registry number 224054-07-3. It serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of functionalized alkoxy groups. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as industrial-scale manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients and drug candidates.
• Building block for agrochemicals, including herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Precursor in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Reagent for organic synthesis, particularly in nucleophilic substitution and etherification reactions.
• Used in research and development for creating novel chemical entities with tailored properties.
• Intermediate for surface-active agents and specialty surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloromethoxyethanol
CAS No.	224054-07-3
Molecular Formula	C3H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	110.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-methoxyethanol; 1-Methoxy-2-chloroethanol; Ethylene chlorohydrin methyl ether; 2-Chloroethyl methyl ether; β-Chloroethyl methyl ether; Chloromethoxyethanol; (2-Chloroethoxy)methanol
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloromethoxyethanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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