Butanoic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester; Butyric acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester; ClCH2(CH2)2C(O)OCH3; gamma-Chlorobutyric acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-chlorobutanoate; Methyl gamma-chlorobutyrate; Methyl Omega-chlorobutyrate;methyl4-chlorobutanoate
CAS No.: 3153-37-5
Molecular formula: C5H9ClO2
Molecular weight: 136.58
Methyl 4-chlorobutyrate
Boiling point 175-176 °C (lit.)
Density 1.12 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive index n20/D 1.433 (lit.)
Flash point 139 °F
Form Liquid
Color Clear colorless
Water solubility Slightly soluble in water.
BRN 1745117
CAS Database 3153-37-5 (CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemical Information Methyl 4-chlorobutyrate(3153-37-5)
EPA Chemical Information Butanoic acid, 4-chloro-, methyl ester(3153-37-5)
Methyl 4-chlorobutyrate Use and synthesis method
Chemical properties Colorless transparent liquid.
Use For the synthesis of cyclopropylamine and the like.