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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Flammable liquids
    Category 3
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
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    Hazard Statements

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    Physical Hazards

    H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor

    Precautionary Statements

    P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking