2-Methoxyethyl chloride

The CAS registry number of 2-Chloroethyl methyl ether is 627-42-9. The IUPAC name is 1-chloro-2-methoxyethane. Its EINECS registry number is 210-999-7. In addition, the molecular formula is C₃H₇ClO and the molecular weight is 94.54. It is a kind of clear colorless to yellowish liquid. What's more, it should be stored in sealed container, and put them in a cool and dry place. The storage place must stay away from oxidant.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.55 ; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.55; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.55; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.55; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.55; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 47.6; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 47.6; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (10)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Å²; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.386; (12)Molar Refractivity: 22.54 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 95.8 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 8.93 ×10^-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 22.9 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 0.986 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 15 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 31.86 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 92.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 58.4 mmHg at 25°C.

Uses of 2-Chloroethyl methyl ether: it can react with piperazine to get 1-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-piperazine. This reaction will need reagent NaHCO₃ and solvent H₂O. The yield is about 70% at reaction temperature of 55-60 °C.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is highly flammable and harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. And do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). In addition, keep away from sources of ignition and no smoking.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: ClCCOC
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C3H7ClO/c1-5-3-2-4/h2-3H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: XTIGGAHUZJWQMD-UHFFFAOYAF