Uses
1-Chlorocarbonyl-1-methylethyl acetate was used in preparation of α,γ-dichloro alditols.
Preparation
1-Chlorocarbonyl-1-methylethyl acetate can be prepared by the acylation of 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid (Acetyl Chloride, Acetic Acid) followed by reaction with Thionyl Chloride.
General Description
Reaction of 1-chlorocarbonyl-1-methylethyl acetate with 1-aryl ethylene glycols to yield
trans chlorohydrin acetates was reported.
storage
1-Chlorocarbonyl-1-methylethyl acetate is corrosive and a lachrymator and should be handled accordingly.