Hydrogen Chloride (HCI) in Cyclopentyl Methyl Ether (CPME)
Description
Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) in Cyclopentyl Methyl Ether (CPME) is a solution formed by dissolving gaseous hydrogen chloride in CPME, an organic ether commonly used as a solvent. This solution is highly effective in organic synthesis and is particularly useful in acid-catalyzed reactions such as alkylation, acylation, and esterification. The combination of HCl with CPME offers a non-aqueous solvent system that enhances reaction rates while minimizing side reactions.
Category
Gas to Liquid Technology - Acids
CAS no
7647-01-0, 5614-37-9
Purity
>=99%
Formula
C6H120.HCL
Synonyms
Cyclopentyl Methyl Ether - Hydrochloride
Form
Liquid
Uses
• cleavage, rearrangements, or hydrolysis
• Salt formation of basic intermediates dissolved in CPME
• pH adjustment / quenching after Grignard or organometallic reactions carried out in CPME
• Impurity removal by converting basic impurities into water-soluble hydrochloride salts during work-up
• Reaction activation in certain substitution or condensation reactions where CPME is used as solvent