Chloromethyl methyl ether

Synonym: MOM chloride, Methoxymethyl chloride, Methyl chloromethyl ether, Chlorodimethyl ether

CAS Number 107-30-2 | MDL Number MFCD00000885 | EC Number 203-480-1

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MOM chloride-Chemical-Structure

Product codeC7302
CAS number107-30-2
Assay (purity)92.5%+
Molecular weight80.51 g/mol
Formliquid
Appearancecolorless liquid
Boiling point55 – 57 °C (131 – 135 °F)
Melting point−103.5 °C (−154.3 °F)
Flash point16 °C (60.8 °F)
Storage temperature2-8°C
Sensitivitymoisture
Molecular formulaC2H5ClO
Linear formulaClCH2OCH3
Packagingglassware/metal containers/bubblers

Chloromethyl methyl ether is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the methoxymethyl(MOM) protecting group and as a chloromethylating agent. It also finds application as an alkylating agent and industrial solvent to manufacture the industrial polymers, water repellents, and ion-exchange resins.

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Safety information

UN1239
Hazardous class6.1
Packing groupII
PictogramsGHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Signal wordDANGER
Hazard statements
H225-H302 + H312 + H332-H350
Precautionary statementsP201-P210-P233-P280-P308 + P313-P370 + P378
Transport descriptionMethyl chloromethyl ether
In TSCA registryYes

First Aid Measures

General adviceConsult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of the dangerous area.
Eye contactRinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Skin contactWash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
InhalationIf breathed in, move person into the fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
If swallowedDo NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Certificates of Analysis (CoA)

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External identifiers for MOM chloride

Pubchem CID7864
SMILESCOCCl
IUPAC NameChloro(methoxy)methane
InchI IdentifierInChI=1S/C2H5ClO/c1-4-2-3/h2H2,1H3
InchI KeyXJUZRXYOEPSWMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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