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Phenyl Chloroformate

Phenyl Chloroformate | 1885-14-9

Cas No :

1885-14-9

Form :

Liquid

Molecular Weight :

156.57 

Molecular Formula :

C7H5CLO2 

Boiling Point :

74 - 75 °C

Melting Point :

25 °C

Flash Point :

69 °C

Description :

Overview of Phenyl Chloroformate

 

Phenyl Chloroformate (also known as phenyl chlorocarbonate) is a colourless to pale yellow liquid chloroformate ester, a reactive acylating agent used in protection and derivatisation.

Chemical Formula: C7H5ClO2 or ClCOOC6H5 Molecular weight: 156.57 g/mol

CAS No: 1885-14-9 Functional properties: Highly reactive with nucleophiles, releases HCl, used for carbamate formation

 

 

Applications of Phenyl Chloroformate

 

Organic Synthesis

 

  • Protects compounds such as phenyl carbamates and for the synthesis of carbonates as well as Urethanes

  • Precursor to polycarbonates and polyurethanes, as well as pharmaceutical intermediates

 

Industrial Use

 

 

 

Safety and Handling Guidelines

 

  • Use protective glasses, gloves, and wear appropriate clothes (corrosive or poisonous smokes )

  • Avoid contact with the skin for a prolonged period, as well as inhalation

  • Only use inside a ventilated fume hood

  • Storage in sealed containers free of bases and moisture

  • Use MSDS guidelines as well as standard safety guidelines (lachrymatory toxic, lachrymatory)

 

 

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Phenyl Chloroformate MSDS

 

Provides details on hazards, handling, storage, and emergency precautions

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

  1. What is the Phenyl chloroformate formula and CAS?

    ClCOOC6H5 (C7H5ClO2), molecular weight 156.57 g/mol, CAS 1885-14-9.

  2. What are the industrial uses of Phenyl chloroformate?

    It is used as an acylating/protecting agent in carbamates, carbonates, polymers, and pharmaceutical synthesis.

  3. How is Phenyl chloroformate handled safely?

    Use PPE, work in a fume hood, and avoid moisture (hydrolyses to phenol and HCl).