Benzyl Chloroformate | 501-53-1
Cas No :
501-53-1
Synonyms :
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
170.59 G/mol
Molecular Formula :
C8H7CLO2
Boiling Point :
103 °c
Melting Point :
-18 °c
Flash Point :
92 °c
Solubility :
Acetonitrile (slightly), Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate (slightly)
Description :
Overview of Benzyl Chloroformate
Benzyl Chloroformate (Cbz-Cl or Z-Cl) is a key reagent used in industrial organic synthesis to introduce the benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz/Z) protecting group onto amines in peptide and API synthesis. This chemical appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. CAS No. 501-53-1, molecular weight 170.59 g/mol. Related products include Phosphorus Pentachloride, Potassium Ethyl Xanthate, and Pivalic Acid, commonly used in chlorination, xanthate-based flotation, and fine chemical synthesis.
Applications of Benzyl Chloroformate
Pharmaceutical API
- Essential for amine protection in peptide and small-molecule API synthesis
- Used in total synthesis and protecting group strategies
Formulation Development
- Utilized in multi-step organic synthesis as well as scale-up
Gastrointestinal Treatment
- Not therapeutic. Protects groups with a group reagent
Safety & Handling Guidelines
- Do not inhale or come into contact with (corrosive and lachrymatory)
- Wear goggles, gloves, and protective clothing inside the fume hood.
- Place in a dry, cool area in an atmosphere of absolute silence
- Use the COA as well as the MSDS directions strictly.
Where to Buy Benzyl Chloroformate?
Benzyl Chloroformate Manufacturer
ChemicalBull offers high-purity Benzyl chloroformate that meets the requirements of reagents.
Benzyl Chloroformate Supplier & Distributor
- In bulk, available to synthesizer units
- Pure and high-purity materials to be used in research and production
- COA MSDS as well as regulatory documentation available
MSDS
With detailed safety tips, including hazard identification as well as storage guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is Benzyl Chloroformate used for?
It is used to introduce the Cbz protecting group in peptide and API synthesis. -
Is Benzyl Chloroformate stable for industrial formulation?
Stable under dry conditions; reactive with water. -
What is the CAS No. of Benzyl Chloroformate?
The CAS No. of Benzyl Chloroformate is 501-53-1.
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