Alfa Aesar™ Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate, 98%

Brand:  Alfa Aesar™ A12387.06

Product Code. 11344589

Description

Applications
Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate is used for the acid-catalyzed benzylation of hydroxy groups. It acts as reagent during the synthesis of funiculosin dimethyl ether and (S)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-methylpropanal. It can also be used for mild esterification of carboxylic acids in the presence of a catalytic amount of BF₃ etherate.

Solubility
Miscible with cyclohexane/dichloromethane.

Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

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Chemical Identifiers

• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈Cl₃NO
• MDL Number: MFCD00000805
• Synonym: 2,2,2-Trichloroacetimidic acid benzyl ester

• CAS: 81927-55-1
• Formula Weight: 252.53
• Beilstein: 2525375

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate
• Assay: 98%
• Formula Weight: 252.53
• Beilstein: 2525375
• Boiling Point: 110° to 114°C (0.5mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)

• CAS: 81927-55-1
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈Cl₃NO
• MDL Number: MFCD00000805
• Synonym: 2,2,2-Trichloroacetimidic acid benzyl ester
• Quantity: 5g