Description

Carbamic Acid, Dimethyl-, Chloromethyl Ester is a specialized organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a carbamate and a chloromethyl group, which enables its use as a versatile intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing carbamate or modified amine functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its reactive groups can be incorporated into the final active molecule.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, such as polyurethanes or functional resins.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and the creation of novel chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing complex dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Protecting Group Strategy: The chloromethyl carbamate structure can be used in multi-step organic synthesis for the temporary protection of amine groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbamic Acid, Dimethyl-, Chloromethyl Ester
CAS No.	49622-08-4
Molecular Formula	C4H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	137.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloromethyl Dimethylcarbamate; Dimethylcarbamic Acid Chloromethyl Ester; N,N-Dimethylcarbamoyl Chloride Methyl Ester; Methyl Chloroformate Dimethylamide; (Chloromethoxy)-N,N-dimethylformamide; Carbamic acid, N,N-dimethyl-, chloromethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Carbamic Acid, Dimethyl-, Chloromethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data (HPLC, GC, NMR) are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. Due to its reactive nature, it should be stored separately from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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