Chloromethyl Pivalate PurReagent 99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C6H11ClO2
Molecular Weight:  150.6 g/mol
CAS Number: 18997-19-8

Properties

Vapour pressure No data available
Autoignition temp. No data available
Explosion limit No data available
Assay Purity >99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.417(lit.)
B pt. 146-148 °C (lit.)
M pt. <-40°C
Density 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 3272

Description

Application
This compound serves as a key reagent for preparing pivaloyloxymethyl (POM) prodrug esters of carboxylic acids in pharmaceuticals like sulbactam pivoxil and antiviral agents.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Chloromethyl pivalate is a clear colorless to pale yellow liquid consisting of a pivalic acid esterified with chloromethanol featuring a neopentyl structure that provides steric hindrance.