Bis[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethyl] Ether

CAS: 638-56-2

Ref. 3D-AAA63856

Product Information

• Name: Bis[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethyl] Ether
• Synonyms: 1,11-Dichloro-3,6,9-trioxaundecane, 1,1′-Oxybis[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethane], 1-(2-Chloroethoxy)-2-[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethoxy]ethane, 1-Chlor-2-{2-[2-(2-chlorethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethan, Bis(2-(2-chlorethoxy)ethyl)ether, Bis(2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethyl)ether, Bis(2-Chloroethoxy)Ethyl Ether, Diethylene Glycol Bis(2-Chloroethyl) Ether, Ethane, 1,1'-Oxybis[2-(2-Chloroethoxy)-, Ethane, 1-(2-chloroethoxy)-2-[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethoxy]-, Ether, bis[2- (2-chloroethoxy)ethyl], NSC 39639, Tetraethylene glycol dichloride, β,β′-Di(β-chloroethoxy)diethyl ether, 1-Chloro-2-{2-[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethane, 4-01-00-02394 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

Description

Bis[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethyl] Ether is an alkylating agent that has been used in the synthesis of organic compounds. It reacts with a variety of nucleophiles, including thionyl chloride and hydrogen chloride, to generate ether linkages. Bis[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethyl] Ether can also be used as a solvent for reactions involving alcohols, amines, and other nucleophiles. The x-ray crystal structures of the monomers show that this compound is planar with a small dipole moment. The solubility of this compound is determined by its ability to form hydrogen bonds.
The reaction time for Bis[2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethyl] Ether depends on the type of nucleophile being reacted with: it takes longer for more reactive nucleophiles such as thionyl chloride or hydrogen chloride than ethanolamine or dimethylformamide.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 231.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₆Cl₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%