Chloromethyl Acetate

• CAT Number: R026626
• CAS Number: 625-56-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 108.52
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Chloromethanol Acetate; (Acetyloxy)methyl Chloride; Acetic Acid Chloromethyl Ester?Acetoxymethyl Chloride
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: chloromethyl acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H5ClO2/c1-3(5)6-2-4/h2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: SMJYMSAPPGLBAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)OCCl

Chloromethyl acetate（Cat No.:R026626）, is a chemical compound used in organic synthesis. It is a reactive compound that contains both a chloromethyl group and an acetate group. This compound is commonly employed as a reagent in the introduction of chloromethyl functionality into various molecules. It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other organic compounds. Its ability to form covalent bonds with other molecules makes it valuable in creating complex structures.