Chloroacetic anhydride - ≥95% , CAS No.541-88-8

CAS: 541-88-8 Cat. No.: C670430 Molecular Weight: 170.98 Beilstein Registry Number: 774533 EC Number: 208-794-2
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GRADE & PURITY ≥95%
Synonyms
Monochloroacetic acid anhydride | 2-Chloroacetic anhydride | Chloroacetyl anhydride
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≥95% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 2 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Chloroacetic anhydride has been used in the synthesis of: 3,3′-bis(sulfonato)-4,4′-bis(chloroacetamido)azobenzene (BSBCA), a water-soluble, thiol-reactive and photo-switchable cross-linker; D,L-7-azatryptophan (D,L-7AW); 2-methyl-[3,4-di-O-acetyl-6-O-(chloroacetyl)-1,2-dideoxy-α-D-glucopyrano]-[2′,1′:4,5]-2-oxazoline.

Specifications

Synonyms
Monochloroacetic acid anhydride | 2-Chloroacetic anhydride | Chloroacetyl anhydride
Specifications & Purity
≥95%
Storage
Room temperature, Argon charged
Shipped In
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Purity
≥95%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesC(C(=O)OC(=O)CCl)Cl
IUPAC Name(2-chloroacetyl) 2-chloroacetate
InChIKeyPNVPNXKRAUBJGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H4Cl2O3/c5-1-3(7)9-4(8)2-6/h1-2H2
Isomeric SMILES C(C(=O)OC(=O)CCl)Cl
WGK Germany 3
UN Number 2928
Packing Group II
Molecular Weight 170.98
Beilstein 774533
Reaxy-Rn 774533
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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassDicarboxylic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentDicarboxylic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Carboxylic acid anhydrides  Alpha-halocarboxylic acid derivatives  Organochlorides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  Alkyl chlorides  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid anhydride - Alpha-halocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Alpha-halocarboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organochloride - Organohalogen compound - Carbonyl group - Alkyl halide - Alkyl chloride - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dicarboxylic acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing exactly two carboxylic acid groups.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
H2505248Certificate of AnalysisAug 14, 2025 C670430
H2505249Certificate of AnalysisAug 14, 2025 C670430
H2505250Certificate of AnalysisAug 14, 2025 C670430
G2424057Certificate of AnalysisJul 31, 2024 C670430
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityFreely soluble in ether, chloroform. Slightly soluble in benzene. Insoluble in cold ligroin.
SensitivityMoisture Sensitive
Flash Point(°F)289.4 °F
Flash Point(°C)143 ℃
Boil Point(°C)120-123 °C/20 mmHg
Melt Point(°C)48-60°C
Molecular Weight170.980 g/mol
XLogP31.100
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass169.954 Da
Monoisotopic Mass169.954 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area43.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity109.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Zhang Yunfei, Wang Xilun, Luo Lu, Huang Yongchun, Li Kai, Li Jianbin.  (2022)  Enhancement effect of acylated cellulose nanocrystals on waterborne polyurethane.  JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH,  29  (8): (1-11).  [PMID:] [10.1007/s10965-022-02996-6]
2. Qi Cheng, Yalu Cui, Nao Xiao, Jishun Lu, Chen-Jie Fang.  (2018)  Synthesis of a Novel Fluorescent Ruthenium Complex with an Appended Ac4GlcNAc Moiety by Click Reaction.  MOLECULES,  23  (7): (1649).  [PMID:29986387] [10.3390/molecules23071649]
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