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4-Chloromethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane

97%

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H11ClO2
CAS Number:
4362-40-7
Molecular Weight:
150.60
EC Number:
224-452-5
MDL number:
MFCD00046097
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24879130
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.434 (lit.)

bp

156-158 °C (lit.)

density

1.063 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC1(C)OCC(CCl)O1

InChI

1S/C6H11ClO2/c1-6(2)8-4-5(3-7)9-6/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

BNPOTXLWPZOESZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

4-Chloromethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane is a ketal that can be synthesized by the reaction of 3-chloro-propane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) with acetone in the presence of p-toluene sulfonic acid.

Application

4-Chloromethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane may be used in the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-4-methylene-1,3-dioxolane via dehydrochlorination.

Pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

127.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

53.3 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

550604-VAR:
550604-BULK:
550604-25G:

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Occurrence of 3-chloro-propane-1, 2-diol (3-MCPD) and related compounds in foods: a review.
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