338-76-1

Basic information

• Product Name: METHYL 2-FLUORO-2-METHYLPROPIONATE
• Synonyms: METHYL-2-FLUORO-ISOBUTYRATE;METHYL 2-FLUORO-2-METHYLPROPIONATE;Methyl 2-fluoro-2-methylpropionate 90%;Methyl2-fluoro-2-methylpropionate90%;Methyl 2-fluoro-2-methylpropanoate 90%;Methyl 2-fluoro-2-Methylpropanoate;Methyl 2-fluoro-2-methylpropanoate, >=98%
• CAS NO: 338-76-1
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₉FO₂
• Molecular Weight: 120.12
• Mol File: 338-76-1.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 108-109
• Flash Point: 22.16 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1
• Vapor Pressure: 21.853mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.3740 to 1.3780
• Storage Temp.: under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: METHYL 2-FLUORO-2-METHYLPROPIONATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: METHYL 2-FLUORO-2-METHYLPROPIONATE(338-76-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: METHYL 2-FLUORO-2-METHYLPROPIONATE(338-76-1)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: F
• Statements: 10
• Safety Statements: 16
• RIDADR: 3272
• HazardClass: 3/8
• PackingGroup: II
• Hazardous Substances Data: 338-76-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Methyl 2-fluoro-2-methylpropionate is a key intermediates in the synthesis of triazine herbicides and plant growth regulators.

InChI:InChI=1/C5H9FO2/c1-5(2,6)4(7)8-3/h1-3H3

Upstream product

• 2110-78-3 methyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate 

Downstream Products

• 3109-99-7 2-fluoro-2-methyl-propan-1-ol 

Relevant articles and documents

Process for the preparation of alkyl 2-fluoro-isobutyrates

Alkyl 2-fluoro-isobutyrates are prepared by reacting the corresponding sulphonic esters with potassium fluoride in an acid amide as solvent and in the presence of a base.