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tert-Butyl chloroacetate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
tert-Butyl chloroacetate is used in the synthesis of imidazol-1-yl-acetic acid hydrochloride, cis-disubstituted aziridine ester via aza-Darzens reaction and 1,10-diaza-18-crown-6 based sensors bearing a coumarin fluorophore.
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tert-Butyl chloroacetate is used in the synthesis of imidazol-1-yl-acetic acid hydrochloride, cis-disubstituted aziridine ester via aza-Darzens reaction and 1,10-diaza-18-crown-6 based sensors bearing a coumarin fluorophore.
Solubility
Decomposes in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.053 |
Boiling Point | 155°C |
Flash Point | 46°C (115°F) |
Odor | Ester-like |
Linear Formula | ClCH2CO2C(CH3)3 |
Refractive Index | 1.423 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2929 |
Beilstein | 1753006 |
Merck Index | 14,1563 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10249895 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/06/2024 | A15833.22,A15833.14,A15833.36 |
10204705 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/07/2022 | A15833.22,A15833.14,A15833.36 |
10240205 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/04/2022 | A15833.22,A15833.14,A15833.36 |
10148743 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A15833.22,A15833.14,A15833.36 |
10153579 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A15833.22,A15833.14,A15833.36 |
Safety and Handling


- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
RUO – Research Use Only
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