2,2,2-Trichloroethanol, ReagentPlus(R), >=99%

Synonyms: Trichloroethyl alcohol

CAS Number: 115-20-8

Formula: C2H3Cl3O

Formula Weight: 149.4

Linear Formula: Cl3CCH2OH

MDL No.: MFCD00004677

Purity: >=99%

Boiling Point: 152-154 C(lit.)

Melting Point: 17.8 C (lit.)

Density: 1.56 g/mL at 20 C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.49(lit.)

Beilstein Registry Number: 1697495

EC Number: 204-071-0

UNSPSC Code: 12352100

Application: The 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl (TCE) moiety of 2,2,2-trichloroethanol is mainly used as a protecting group for acids, acetals and also phosphoryl groups of nucleotides. It can be easily cleaved by zinc reduction.Some of its other application include:. Conversion of per-O-acetylated sugars to per-O-acetylated trichloroethyl derivatives.. Preparation of TCE ester of chlorosulfuric acid.. Preparation of 2,2,2-trichloroethyl acetimidate hydrochloride.