| Molecular Formula | C2H4Cl2O |
| Molar Mass | 114.959 |
| Density | 1.262g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 85 C |
| Boling Point | 85°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 42.2°C |
| Vapor Presure | 79mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Morphological Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| BRN | 1900293 |
| Storage Condition | Store at <= 20°C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.413 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Boiling point 85 ° C, soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone, benzene. |
| Use | Intermediates in organic synthesis. |
| Hazard Symbols | T - Toxic![]() C - Corrosive ![]() |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R33 - Danger of cumulative effects |
| Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | UN 2924 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | KN8150000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 21 |
| HS Code | 29091990 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1(a) |
| Packing Group | I |
| NIST chemical information | «alpha»,«alpha»-Dichloromethyl methyl ether(4885-02-3) |
| EPA chemical information | Methane, dichloromethoxy- (4885-02-3) |
Add methyl formate dropwise to the mixture of phosphorus pentachloride and phosphorus oxychloride, keep the feeding temperature at 10-20°C, and then stir at 30°C for 1h. Distillation under reduced pressure to obtain 1,1-dichloromethyl ether with a yield of 77-84%.