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C6H11ClO2
150.6 g/mol
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Chloromethyl pivalate

CAS18997-19-8EC242-735-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for prodrug synthesis

Chloromethyl pivalate is a chemical compound used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of prodrugs. Its structure features a pivalate ester group bonded to a chloromethyl group, imparting specific reactivity for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Chemical intermediate for prodrug synthesis

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

chloromethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate

InChIKey

GGRHYQCXXYLUTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C)(C)C(=O)OCCl

Synonyms (23)
  • Adefovir Impurity 32
  • Chloromethyl Trimethylacetate
  • Chloromethyl pivalate
  • Chloromethyl pivaloate
  • ClCH2OC(O)CMe3
  • POM-Cl
  • Pivaloyloxymethyl chloride
  • chioromethyl pivalate
  • pivaloxymethyl chloride
  • pivalyloxymethyl chloride