2-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyloxirane

CAS: 598-09-4

Ref. 3D-FC16005

Product Information

• Name: 2-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyloxirane
• Synonyms: 2-Methylepichlorohydrin, 1,2-Epoxy-2-methyl-3-chloropropane, 1,2-Epoxy-3-chloroisobutane, 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxy-2-methylpropane, 2-(Chloromethyl)-1,2-epoxypropane, 2-(Chloromethyl)-2-methoxirane, 2-Methyl-1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, 2-Methyl-2-(chloromethyl)oxirane, 3-Chloro-1,2-epoxy-2-methylpropane, Methepichlorohydrin, Methyl epichlorohydrin, Methylepichlorohydrin, NSC 24245, Oxirane, 2-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-, Propane, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxy-2-methyl-, β-Methylepichlorohydrin

Description

2-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyloxirane is a reactive aliphatic hydrocarbon that reacts with chloride to form an ether linkage. It is used as a cross-linking agent in the production of polycarboxylic acid particles and hydroxylated polymers, which are used in many industries. 2-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyloxirane can be synthesized by reacting copper chloride with hydrogen tartrate, followed by hydrochloric acid. The reaction mechanism is shown below:

Reaction mechanism for 2-(chloromethyl)-2-methyloxirane

This molecule has a reactive functional group (hydroxyl) and so can undergo reactions such as photochemical reactions, which is how it may be used to create particle films. The viscosity of 2-(chloromethyl)-2-methyloxirane has been measured at 1.0 cP (centipoise).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 106.55 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₇ClO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7ClO/c1-4(2-5)3-6-4/h2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=VVHFXJOCUKBZFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(CCl)CO1