Chloromethyl pivalate
Also known as: Pivaloyloxymethyl chloride, POM-Cl, Chloromethyl trimethylacetate, 2,2-Dimethylpropionic acid chloromethyl ester, Pivalic acid chloromethyl ester, Trimethylacetic acid chloromethyl ester, Chloromethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate, Chloromethyl 2,2-dimethylpropionate, POM, CMPV, Adefovir Impurity 13
Chloromethyl pivalate (CAS 18997-19-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H11ClO2 and a molecular weight of 150.603 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of <-40ºC, a boiling point of 143.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 40.0±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H312 — Harmful in contact with skin. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 18997-19-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1510236-0
- Molecular Formula
- C6H11ClO2
- Molecular Weight
- 150.603 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | <-40ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 143.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 40.0±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 150.044754 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 1.64 |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.5±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.425 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Chloromethyl pivalate?
The CAS number of Chloromethyl pivalate is 18997-19-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chloromethyl pivalate?
Chloromethyl pivalate has molecular formula C6H11ClO2 and molecular weight 150.603 g/mol.
Is Chloromethyl pivalate hazardous?
Chloromethyl pivalate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Chloromethyl pivalate?
For Chloromethyl pivalate, Upstream Products: Formaldehyde, Pivaloyl chloride, Bromochloromethane; Downstream Products: Ticlopidine Hydrochloride, 4-Nitrophenyl trimethylacetate, 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-[(pivaloyloxy)methyl]-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-4-one.
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