C3H5ClO2
108.52 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
METHYL CHLOROACETATE
CAS96-34-4EC202-501-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Solvent and chemical intermediate
Methyl chloroacetate is an organic compound used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate in industrial processes. It features an ester group and a chlorine atom, contributing to its reactivity in organic synthesis.
Solvent in industrial applicationsChemical intermediate in organic synthesis
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Safety Reference
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H371May cause damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-chloroacetate
InChIKey
QABLOFMHHSOFRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)CCl
Synonyms (22)
- METHYL CHLOROACETATE
- Methyl alpha-chloroacetate
- Methyl chloroethanoate
- Methyl monochloracetate
- Methyl monochloroacetate
- chloroacetic methyl ester
- methyl 2-chloroacetate
- methyl chioroacetate
- methyl chloracetate
- methyl chloroactate