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4,5-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl chloroformate, 97%
Description
4,5-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl chloroformate is used as a reagent for protection of amines, for use in N-protection of bases in nucleotide synthesis, photochemical protecting groups in organic synthesis. It is used as pharmaceutical intermediate.
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4,5-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl chloroformate is used as a reagent for protection of amines, for use in N-protection of bases in nucleotide synthesis, photochemical protecting groups in organic synthesis. It is used as pharmaceutical intermediate.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol, acetone. Reacts with water.
Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents, light, water/ moisture, heat, bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∽120°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 1 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 2389168 |
Sensitivity | Light and moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol,acetone. Reacts with water. |
Formula Weight | 275.64 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4,5-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl chloroformate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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