Methyl trichloroacetate is a versatile reagent primarily used as a precursor for dichlorocarbene generation. It reacts with alkali metal alkoxides (e.g., sodium methoxide) to produce dichlorocarbene, which can undergo cycloaddition with alkenes to form gem-dichlorocyclopropanes in high yields. It is also used for the salt-free synthesis of aryl ethers and anisoles from phenols.
Brand: Soarwin
CAS No.: 598-99-2
EC Number: 209-960-7
Molecular Formula: C3H3Cl3O2
Density: 1.488 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Melting point: -18°C
Boiling point: 152-153 °C (lit.)
Flash point: 163 °F
