Chloromethyl Methyl Carbonate

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  • CAT Number: R054166
  • CAS Number: 40510-81-4
  • Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO3
  • Molecular Weight: 124.52
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Chloromethyl methyl carbonate(Cat No.:R054166)is a reactive organic compound featuring a chloromethyl group and a methyl carbonate moiety. It is widely used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing methoxycarbonyl-protecting groups (MOC protection) on amines and alcohols. Its electrophilic chloromethyl group facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it useful in peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Additionally, it serves as a mild carbonylating agent in functional group transformations. Due to its reactivity and volatility, proper handling and storage are essential. This compound is valued for selective and efficient derivatization strategies.


CAS Number 40510-81-4
Synonyms

Carbonic Acid Chloromethyl Methyl Ester; Methoxycarbonyloxymethyl Chloride; Methyl Chloromethyl Carbonate;

Molecular Formula C3H5ClO3
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name chloromethyl methyl carbonate
InChI InChI=1S/C3H5ClO3/c1-6-3(5)7-2-4/h2H2,1H3
InChIKey MFSHZGFPADYOTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC(=O)OCCl
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