2-Chloroethoxyacetic Acid

• CAT Number: R039767
• CAS Number: 14869-41-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H7ClO3
• Molecular Weight: 138.55
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Chloro-2-(carboxymethoxy)ethane; 2-(2-Chloroethoxy)-acetic Acid
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-chloroethoxy)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7ClO3/c5-1-2-8-3-4(6)7/h1-3H2,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: MHXJETVNZPUVEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CCl)OCC(=O)O

2-Chloroethoxyacetic acid (Cat No.: R039767) is a chlorinated carboxylic acid featuring a chloroethoxy group attached to an acetic acid backbone. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The presence of both a carboxylic acid and a reactive chloroalkyl group allows for versatile functionalization through nucleophilic substitution and esterification reactions. Its bifunctional nature makes it valuable in constructing more complex molecular frameworks. 2-Chloroethoxyacetic acid is intended strictly for laboratory research and chemical development use.