CAS 156783-95-8: methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl carbonate

Methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl carbonate is a chemical substance that has a constant boiling point. It has the ability to stabilize organic substances by forming coordination complexes with them. Methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl carbonate also has an optical rotation of +10° to +20° and can be used as a supplement in ethylene glycol. This chemical compound can be synthesized by using the following steps: (1) adding 1,1-difluoroethane and methyl bromide to form methyl trifluoromethyl carbonate; (2) adding methanol and sodium methoxide to form methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl carbonate; and (3) reacting methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl carbonate with water to form methyl 2,2-difluoroethyl carbonate.

Methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl carbonate