Chloromethyl chloroformate

Chloromethyl chloroformate
Identifiers
CAS number 22128-62-7
PubChem 62754
ChemSpider 56498 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C2H2Cl2O2
Molar mass 128.94 g mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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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.

Industrially, chloromethyl chloroformate is used to manufacture other chemicals.