Benzyl 2,2,2-Trichloroacetimidate

• CAT Number: R025128
• CAS Number: 81927-55-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H8Cl3NO
• Molecular Weight: 252.52
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,2,2-Trichloroethanimidic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester; 2,2,2-Trichloroacetimidic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl Trichloroacetimidate; O-Benzyl 2,2,2-Trichloroacetimidate
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroethanimidate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8Cl3NO/c10-9(11,12)8(13)14-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,13H,6H2
• InChIKey: HUZCTWYDQIQZPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=N)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate (Cat No.: R025128) is a reactive intermediate commonly used in organic synthesis for the formation of benzyl ethers. It serves as a benzylating reagent under mild acidic conditions, providing a protecting group for alcohols in multi-step syntheses. Its high reactivity and selectivity make it a valuable tool in carbohydrate chemistry and natural product synthesis. The trichloroacetimidate moiety facilitates clean reactions with minimal side products, allowing for efficient introduction of benzyl groups during the construction of complex organic molecules.