Chloromethyl Pivalate PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C6H11ClO2
Molecular Weight:  150.60 g/mol
CAS Number: 18997-19-8

Properties

Water Solubility Immiscible
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.417
B pt. 146-148°C
M pt. <-40°C
Density 1.045 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H302 + H312 + H332,H315,H319,H335
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29156020
Flash point 104 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 3272

Description

Application
It is commonly used as an intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and specialty chemicals particularly for introducing protected hydroxymethyl groups.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to act as a protecting or activating reagent in chemical reactions enabling controlled formation of more complex molecules.

General Description
Chloromethyl pivalate is an ester compound formed from pivalic acid and a chloromethyl group functioning as a reactive derivative used in organic synthesis.