Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl (2-chloroethoxy)acetate (CAS: 17229-14-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl (2-chloroethoxy)acetate is typically synthesized by the reaction of ethyl acetoacetate with chloroethanol in the presence of a base and a dehydrating agent. The process involves nucleophilic substitution and esterification reactions, yielding a high yield of the desired compound.
About
CAS No
17229-14-0
English Name
Ethyl (2-chloroethoxy)acetate
Molecular Formula
C6H11ClO3
Molecular Weight
166.6 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)COCCCl
InChIKey
CVYKQPLWSDHSSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
