Chloromethyl chloroformate | |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | 22128-62-7 |
PubChem | 62754 |
ChemSpider | 56498 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 Image 2 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | C2H2Cl2O2 |
Molar mass | 128.94 g mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Infobox references |
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.
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