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The Chloromethyl ethyl ether, with the CAS registry number 3188-13-4, is also known as Ethoxymethyl chloride. It belongs to the product categories of Others; Protecting and Derivatizing Reagents; Protection and Derivatization. Its EINECS number is 221-687-5. This chemical's molecular formula is C₃H₇ClO and molecular weight is 94.54. What's more, its systematic name is (Chloromethoxy)ethane. This chemical should be sealed and stored in a cool and ventilated place. Moreover, it should be protected from oxides, heat and fire. It is used in organic synthesis. It can be prepared by paraformaldehyde, ethanol and hydrogen chloride.

Physical properties of Chloromethyl ethyl ether are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.69; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.69; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.69; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.97; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.97; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 56.54; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 56.54; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (12)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.387; (14)Molar Refractivity: 22.542 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 95.803 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 8.936×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 22.9 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 0.987 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 19.444 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 31.012 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 82.999 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 85.6 mmHg at 25°C.

Uses of Chloromethyl ethyl ether: it can be used to produce 2-ethoxy-1-phenyl-ethanol at the temperature of 0 °C. It will need reagents Li, 4,4'-di-tert-butylbiphenyl and solvent tetrahydrofuran. The yield is about 84%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is highly flammable, so you should keep it away from sources of ignition - No smoking. It is irritating to eyes and has a limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. This chemical is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. You should keep the container in a well-ventilated place and not empty into drains. When using it, you need wear suitable protective clothing amd gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, you should seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: ClCOCC
(2)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C3H7ClO/c1-2-5-3-4/h2-3H2,1H3
(3)Std. InChIKey: FCYRSDMGOLYDHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N