Methyl chloroacetate is widely used in the chemical and biochemical fields as an extraction solvent. Methyl chloroacetate is known to induce DNA damage to rat sperm, and is also thought to be toxic to humans upon exposure. Methyl chloroacetate is also used as a reagent to synthesize Valdecoxib (V090000), a selective cyclooxygenase 2(COX-2) specific inhibitor that is used to treat postoperative pain.
SKU | RCLST069492 |
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CAS number | 96-34-4 |
Molecular Formula | C3H5ClO2 |
Catalog Number | RCLST069492 |
Chemical Name | Methyl Chloroacetate |
Boiling Pt | No Data Available |
Molecular Weight | 108.52 |
Melting Pt | N/A |
Shipping Info | *eh* Dangerous Goods |
Storage Condition | Room Temperature, under inert atmosphere |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Pale Blue Oil |
Solubility | Chloroform, Methanol |
HS Commidity Code | 2915.40.1000 |