Description

(2-Chloro-Ethoxy)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile organic ester building block with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an ester and a chlorinated ether moiety, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is particularly sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring ether and ester linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent or a protected glycolic acid derivative in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with specific functional groups.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical reactions and pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloro-Ethoxy)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	83881-47-4
Molecular Formula	C5H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	152.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-chloroethoxy)acetate; Acetic acid, 2-(2-chloroethoxy)-, methyl ester; 2-(2-Chloroethoxy)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(2-chloroethoxy)acetate; Glycolic acid, 2-chloroethyl ether, methyl ester; (2-Chloroethoxy)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl (2-chloroethoxy)ethanoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of (2-Chloro-Ethoxy)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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