Dichloromethyl methyl ether

Flammable colorless liquid with a pungent odor

Liquid

1.294 g · cm -3

85-87 ° C

84 mbar ( 20 ° C)

Decomposes in water

1.43 (at 20 ° C, 589 nm)

Risk

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( Dichloromethyl ) ether is a chemical compound from the group of ether, and organic chlorine compounds.

Properties

( Dichloromethyl ) methyl ether is a flammable, colorless liquid with a pungent odor, which decomposes in water. Their aqueous solution is acidic.

Use

( Dichloromethyl ) ether is used for the formylation of aromatic compounds ( smell formylation ), and as the chlorinating agent in the formation of acyl chlorides.

Safety

The vapors of ( dichloromethyl ) methyl ether can combine with air to form an explosive mixture (flash point 42 ° C).