Hydrogen Chloride (HCI) in 2-propanol (IPA)
Description
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Category
Gas to Liquid Technology - Acids
CAS no
67-56-1, 7647-01-0
Formula
CH30H.HCL
Synonyms
Methanol - Hydrochloride
Uses
HCl in methanol (methanolic HCl) is used as an acidic reagent in organic synthesis for:
• Esterification (carboxylic acids → methyl esters)
• Salt formation of amines (HCl salts)
• Deprotection of acid-labile groups
• Hydrolysis under acidic conditions
• Reaction activation by providing anhydrous HCl in organic media
