Chloromethyl chloroformate
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Chloromethyl chloroformate (CClO2CH2Cl) is a chemical compound developed for use in chemical warfare in World War I. It is a tearing agent designed to cause temporary blindness. It is a colorless liquid with a penetrating, irritating odor.
Its CAS number is [22128-62-7] [1] and its SMILES structure is ClC(OCCl)=O.
Industrially, chloromethyl chloroformate is used to manufacture other chemicals.
Chloromethyl chlorformate's chemical structure is: