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Benzyl chloroformate, 95%, stab. with ca 0.1% sodium carbonate
Description
Benzyl chloroformate is widely used as a reactive chemical intermediate in plastic, pharmaceutical, agricultural and organic chemicals. It is useful for the introduction of carboxybenzyl (cbz) protecting group for amines such as aniline in organic synthesis. It is also involved in the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Benzyl chloroformate is widely used as a reactive chemical intermediate in plastic, pharmaceutical, agricultural and organic chemicals. It is useful for the introduction of carboxybenzyl (cbz) protecting group for amines such as aniline in organic synthesis. It is also involved in the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.
Solubility
Miscible with ether, acetone and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Moisture sensitive.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -20°C |
Density | 1.195 |
Boiling Point | 178°C to 180°C |
Flash Point | 125°C (257°F) |
Odor | Acrid |
Refractive Index | 1.517 |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN1739 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,1801 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H290-H303-H314-H332-H335-H336-H350-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P234-P235-P260-P264b-P271-P281-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P390-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: BENZYL CHLOROFORMATE |
EINECSNumber | 207-925-0 |
RTECSNumber | LQ5860000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C |
RUO – Research Use Only
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