Description

Acetic Acid 2-Chloromethoxy-Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound with the CAS registry number 40510-88-1. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and solvent in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to its combined ester and chloromethyl ether functional groups. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical producers for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or protecting group reagent in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: A versatile tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and methodologies.
• Solvent for Specialized Reactions: Functions as a polar aprotic solvent for reactions requiring specific solvation properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid 2-Chloromethoxy-Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	40510-88-1
Molecular Formula	C5H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	152.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloromethoxyethyl Acetate; Ethylene Glycol Monochloromethyl Ether Acetate; 1-Chloro-2-(acetoxyethoxy)methane; (2-Chloroethoxymethyl) Acetate; Acetic Acid (2-Chloroethoxymethyl) Ester; Glycol Chloromethyl Ether Acetate; 2-(Chloromethoxy)ethyl Acetate; 40510-88-1
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Quality Control

Our Acetic Acid 2-Chloromethoxy-Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	1.15 - 1.20 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440

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