Description

2-Chloro-1-Methoxyethanol is a versatile chlorinated ether compound with significant utility as a chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, containing both an ether and a chlorinated alcohol group, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in sectors such as agrochemicals, specialty polymers, and pharmaceutical synthesis, where it serves as a key precursor for introducing specific functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and coatings.
• Solvent & Reaction Medium: Employed as a polar aprotic solvent in various organic synthesis and formulation processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Surface Active Agent Production: Used in the synthesis of certain surfactants and emulsifiers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-1-Methoxyethanol
CAS No.	65652-26-8
Molecular Formula	C₃H₇ClO₂
Molecular Weight	110.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-methoxyethanol; 1-Methoxy-2-chloroethanol; 2-Chloroethyl methyl ether; Ethylene chlorohydrin methyl ether; Chloromethoxyethanol; β-Chloro-α-methoxyethanol; 2-Chloro-1-methoxy-ethanol; NSC 403697
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-1-Methoxyethanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.15 - 1.20
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445

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