Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
96-34-4
Molecular Formula
C3H5ClO2
Molecular Weight
108.52 g/mol
Synonym

methyl 2-chloroacetate

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Methyl chloroacetate is an organic compound that contains both an ester functional group and a chlorine-substituted carbon atom. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes.