Description

(2-Chloro-Acetylamino)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity chemical building block, primarily valued for its reactive chloroacetyl and ester functional groups. This compound is essential for facilitating efficient synthesis in advanced research and industrial chemical production. It is particularly sought after by pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers, agrochemical developers, and fine chemical synthesis specialists for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring chloroacetamide or glycine ester motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Mimetics & Linker Chemistry: Serves as a valuable reagent for introducing protected amino acid derivatives and constructing peptide-like structures in drug discovery.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a specialized building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Labeling: Its reactive chloroacetyl group can be utilized for selective modification of biomolecules in research applications.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Used as a standard reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloro-Acetylamino)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	76969-81-8
Molecular Formula	C5H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	165.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-chloroacetamido)acetate; N-(Chloroacetyl)glycine methyl ester; Glycine, N-(chloroacetyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl N-chloroacetylglycinate; 2-[(Chloroacetyl)amino]acetic acid methyl ester; Acetic acid, (2-chloroacetylamino)-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Chloro-Acetylamino)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards required for sensitive synthesis applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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