Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether

Name: Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049665

About Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether

Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether (CAS 542-88-1) is an ether building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C2H4Cl2O, molecular weight 114.96 g/mol. Systematically, it is named chloro(chloromethoxy)methane. Common synonyms include Chloromethyl ether and sym-Dichloromethyl ether.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether
Catalogue No.	VQ-049665
CAS Number	542-88-1
IUPAC name	chloro(chloromethoxy)methane
Molecular formula	C₂H₄Cl₂O
Molecular weight	114.96 g/mol
Exact mass	113.9639
InChIKey	HRQGCQVOJVTVLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(OCCl)Cl
PubChem CID	10967

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	9.2 Å²
Synonyms	Chloromethyl ether, sym-Dichloromethyl ether, Oxybis(chloromethane), Dichloromethyl ether, Ether, bis(chloromethyl), Dichlorodimethyl ether, Monochloromethyl Ether, sym-Dichloro-dimethyl ether, Bis-CME, Oxybis[chloromethane]

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P316, P318, P320, P321, P330, P361 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether?

The CAS Registry Number of Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether is 542-88-1. It is also known as Chloromethyl ether, sym-Dichloromethyl ether, Oxybis(chloromethane).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether?

Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether has the molecular formula C2H4Cl2O and a molecular weight of 114.96 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is chloro(chloromethoxy)methane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether can I order?

We supply Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether?

Yes. Every lot of Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether be shipped internationally?

Yes. Bis (Chloromethyl) Ether is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.