Common formylating reagent for aromatic compounds, chlorinating agent for carboxylic acids, and reactant with borinic esters for the preparation of alkenones.
Carbon monoxide equivalent in reactions with boranes and borinates; formylating reagent for aromatic compounds and vinylsilanes; formation of α-keto acid chlorides
1,1-Dichlorodimethyl ether is prepared from Methyl Formate and Phosphorus(V) Chloride.
Dichloromethyl methyl ether is moisture sensitive, a lachrymator, and a suspect carcinogen. Handle in a fume hood.
