Chemical Name: Chloromethyl Pivalate
Synonyms: Pivaloyloxymethyl chloride; 2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid chloromethyl ester; Chloromethyl trimethylacetate; POM-Cl
CAS No.: 18997-19-8
Molecular Formula: C6H11ClO2
Molecular Weight: 150.6
Appearance: Liquid
Chloromethyl Pivalate Details
Chemical Name: Chloromethyl Pivalate
Synonyms: Pivaloyloxymethyl chloride; 2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid chloromethyl ester; Chloromethyl trimethylacetate; POM-Cl
CAS No.: 18997-19-8
Molecular Formula: C6H11ClO2
Molecular Weight: 150.6
Molecular Structure: 
Appearance: Liquid
Chloromethyl Pivalate Typical Properties
| Melting Point | <-40°C |
| Boiling Point | 146-148 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Transparent |
| Storage | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.417(lit.) |
| Flash point | 104 °F |
Chloromethyl Pivalate Usage
Mainly used as pharmaceutical intermediates.
Chloromethyl Pivalate Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG/Drum
Chloromethyl Pivalate Storage
Normal temperature storage. Keep in a well-closed,light-resistant and dry place.
