Methyl 2-chloroacetoacetate CAS#: 4755-81-1; ChemWhat Code: 56318
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Methyl 2-chloroacetoacetate |
| Synonyms | 2-chloro-3-oxo-butanoicacimethylester;Methyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate;METHYL 2-CHLORO-3-OXOBUTANATE;METHYL 2-CHLOROACETOACETATE;2-CHLOROACETOACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER;2-chloro-3-oxobutanoic acid, methyl ester;Chloroacetoaceticacidmethylester;Butanoic acid, 2-chloro-3-oxo-, methyl ester |
| CAS Registry Number | 4755-81-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H7ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.56 |
| EINECS | 225-286-6 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
| IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc.: | IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc. |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | −33-−32.7 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 137 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.236 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Flash Point | 161 °F |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear yellow |
| Water Solubility | 50 g/L (20 ºC) |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Butanoic acid, 2-chloro-3-oxo-, methyl ester(4755-81-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Butanoic acid, 2-chloro-3-oxo-, methyl ester(4755-81-1) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| R Phrase | 20/21/22-36/37/38-22 |
| S Phrase | 26-27-28-36/37/39-37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 2810 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Storage Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| HS Code | 29183000 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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