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Overview
Acetyl chloride monomethyl ester (CAS 1069-87-4) is a specialized acylating agent synthesized via methanolysis of acetyl chloride. The molecular formula is C3H5ClO2. It serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis.
Application
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing for peptide coupling and drug scaffold construction.
- Polymer industry for producing specific polyester derivatives.
- Agrochemical synthesis for creating active herbicide components.
Precautions
Strictly store under anhydrous conditions at controlled temperatures. Requires full PPE due to corrosive nature and potential release of HCl gas upon hydrolysis. Not approved for direct clinical use without further processing.