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Is Chloromethyl Methyl Ether vegetarian?

Chloromethyl Methyl Ether

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Chloromethyl methyl ether (CMME) is a synthetic chloroalkyl ether used as an alkylating and chloromethylating agent in organic chemistry; it is classified as a human carcinogen.

Also known as MOM chloride, MOM-Cl
INCI name Chloromethyl Methyl Ether
CAS number 107-30-2
EC number 203-480-1
CosIng ID 29060
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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