Benzyl chloroformate

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Benzyl chloroformate
Systematic name Benzyloxycarbonyl chloride
Benzyl chloroformate
Molecular formula C8H7ClO2
Molar mass 170.59 g/mol
CAS number [501-53-1]
Density 1.195 g/cm3
Melting point 0 °C
Boiling point 103 °C (20 Torr)
SMILES c1ccccc1COC(=O)Cl
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
EU classification Corrosive (C)
Dangerous for
the environment (N)
R-phrases R34, R50/53
S-phrases S1/2, S26, S45, S60, S61
Flash point 80 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Benzyl chloroformate also known as benzyl chlorocarbonate is an oily liquid who color is anywhere from yellow to colorless. It is also known for its pungent odor. Benzyl chloroformate if heated turns into a phosgene but if it comes in contact with water it produces toxic, corrosive fumes.

Benzyl chloroformate is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the benzyl chloroformate protecting group for amines.

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