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.
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Packaging
100, 500 g in glass bottle
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