Compound Q&A
How is (2-Chloroethoxy)acetic acid (CAS: 14869-41-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
(2-Chloroethoxy)acetic acid can be synthesized by the reaction of chloroacetic acid with ethylene oxide, followed by hydrolysis. Commonly, this involves treating chloroacetic acid with ethylene oxide in the presence of a catalyst like sulfuric acid. The yield is typically around 80-90%, with the product being isolated by crystallization.
About
CAS No
14869-41-1
English Name
(2-Chloroethoxy)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H7ClO3
Molecular Weight
138.55 g/mol
SMILES
C(CCl)OCC(=O)O
InChIKey
MHXJETVNZPUVEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09