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Methyl 2-chloropropionate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A18541.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Methyl 2-chloropropionate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A18541.30
250 g, Each
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Catalog number: A18541.30
also known as A18541-30
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
17639-93-9
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-chloropropanoate
Molecular Formula
C4H7ClO2
InChI Key
JLEJCNOTNLZCHQ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)C(C)Cl
Appearance (Color)
Clear, colourless
Form
liquid
Assay (GC)
>96.0%
Refractive Index
1.4140 - 1.4200

Description

Methyl 2-chloropropionate is used as initiator during the synthesis of acrylamide homopolymers and acrylamide-N-isopropylacrylamide block copolymers. It is also used to produce 2-thiophen-2-yl-propionic acid methyl ester.

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Applications
Methyl 2-chloropropionate is used as initiator during the synthesis of acrylamide homopolymers and acrylamide-N-isopropylacrylamide block copolymers. It is also used to produce 2-thiophen-2-yl-propionic acid methyl ester.

Solubility
Insoluble in water

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
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