12-02189. β-Chloroethyl Acetate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 542-58-5
2-Chloroethanol acetate.
C4H7ClO2; mol wt 122.55.
C 39.20%, H 5.76%, Cl 28.93%, O 26.11%.
CH3COOCH2CH2Cl.

Description and references

Prepn from ethylene oxide and acetyl chloride: E. L. Gustus, P. G. Stevens, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 55, 378 (1933). Physical properties: Ind. Eng. Chem. 32, 880 (1940).

Properties

Liquid, bp 293°F. d 1.178. Flash pt 129°F (closed cup). Practically insol in water. Sol in alcohol.

Use

Gasoline additive, Henderson, US 3179506 (1965 to Shell).

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.