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Sigma-Aldrich

Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate

≥96%

Synonym(s):

2,2,2-Trichloroacetimidic acid benzyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CCl3C(=NH)OCH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
252.52
Beilstein:
2525375
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥96%

form

liquid

impurities

<1% benzyl alcohol

refractive index

n20/D 1.545 (lit.)

bp

106-114 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)

transition temp

solidification point 3-4 °C

density

1.359 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

ClC(Cl)(Cl)C(=N)OCc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C9H8Cl3NO/c10-9(11,12)8(13)14-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,13H,6H2

InChI key

HUZCTWYDQIQZPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Benzyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate was used as reagent during the synthesis of funiculosin dimethyl ether and (S)-3-(benzyloxy)-2-methylpropanal. It was used in the acid-catalyzed benzylation of hydroxy groups.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Tetrahedron Asymmetry, 3, 1547-1547 (1992)

Articles

Trichloroacetimidates are also commonly employed as alcohol alkylation reagents, particularly when existing functionality is not acid sensitive.

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