Benzyl chloroformate
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Benzyl chloroformate | |
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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 |
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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.