2-METHOXYETHYL CHLOROFORMATE

The Carbonochloridic acid, 2-methoxyethyl ester, with the CAS registry number of 628-12-6, is also known as Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether chloroformate. It belongs to the product categories of Chloroformates; Acid Halides; Carbonyl Compounds; Organic Building Blocks. Its EINECS registry number is 211-026-9. This chemical's molecular formula is C₄H₇ClO₃ and molecular weight is 138.55. What's more, its IUPAC name is 2-Methoxyethyl carbonochloridate. In addition, it should be stored in dry, cool, airtight place. It can not contact with oxidant, otherwise it would decompose.

Physical properties about Carbonochloridic acid, 2-methoxyethyl ester are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.92; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.92; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.92; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 2.94; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 2.94; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 75.33; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 75.33; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (12)Polar Surface Area: 35.53 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.414; (14)Molar Refractivity: 28.94 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 115.7 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 11.47×10^-24 cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 31.4 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.196 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 54.9 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 38.31 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 146.1 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 4.71 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical is prepared by reaction of Carbonyl dichloride with 2-Methoxy-ethanol. The reaction needs solvent Toluene. The reaction temperature is 0 °C- 20 °C. The yield is about 50%.

Uses: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce Methoxyethyl 2, 3, 5-tri-O-benzoyl-β-D-ribofuranosyl carbonate .This reaction needs reagent Triethylamine and solvent CH₂Cl₂. Other condition of this reaction is reaction time of 30 minutes at 0 °C. The yield is about 89%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
As a chemical, it destroy living tissue on contact. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Besides, in case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: ClC(=O)OCCOC
(2) InChI: InChI=1/C4H7ClO3/c1-7-2-3-8-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3
(3) InChIKey: NDYYWMXJZWHRLZ-UHFFFAOYAG