Chloromethyl methyl ether
| Chloromethyl methyl ether[1] | |
|---|---|
| File:Chloromethyl methyl ether.svg | |
| Other names MOM-Cl, CMME | |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 107-30-2 
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| ChemSpider | 7576 |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C2H5ClO |
| Molar mass | 80.51 g mol−1 |
| Density | 1.06 g/mL |
| Boiling point |
55-57 °C |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Hazards | |
| R-phrases | R11 R20/21/22 R45 |
| S-phrases | S45 S53 |
 (what is this?) (verify)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
| Infobox references | |
Chloromethyl methyl ether is a compound with formula CH3OCH2Cl. It is a chloroalkyl ether. It is used as an alkylating agent and industrial solvent to manufacture dodecylbenzyl chloride, water repellents, ion-exchange resins, polymers, and as a chloromethylation reagent. It is a known human carcinogen.[2] In organic synthesis, it is used from introducing the methoxymethyl (MOM) protecting group.[3]
An alternative method to prepare a MOM ether is by using dimethoxymethane.
Mapping of industrial releases in the United States
One tool that maps the most recent release information for chloromethyl methyl ether [1] to particular locations in the United States[4] and also provides additional information about such releases is TOXMAP. TOXMAP is a Geographic Information System (GIS) from the Division of Specialized Information Services of the United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) that uses maps of the United States to help users visually explore data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Toxics Release Inventory and Superfund Basic Research Programs. TOXMAP is a resource funded by the US Federal Government. TOXMAP's chemical and environmental health information is taken from NLM's Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET)[5] and PubMed, and from other authoritative sources.
References
- ↑ Sigma-Aldrich
- ↑ bis(Chloromethyl) Ether and Technical-Grade Chloromethyl Methyl Ether CAS Nos. 542-88-1 and 107-30-2 Report on carcinogens, eleventh edition
- ↑ Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Green, 3rd Edition, pages 27-33. ISBN 0-471-16019-9
- ↑ "TRI Releases Map". Toxmap.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2010-03-23.
- ↑ TOXNET - Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases
