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Bis(4-nitrophenyl) carbonate, 98%
Description
Bis(4-nitrophenyl) carbonate is used as a reagent for preparation of symmetrical and unsymmetrical urea and 4-nitrophenyl esters of N-protected amino acids. It acts as a peptide coupling reagent. It finds application as a reagent for the preparation of carbamate linked cytosines.
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Bis(4-nitrophenyl) carbonate is used as a reagent for preparation of symmetrical and unsymmetrical urea and 4-nitrophenyl esters of N-protected amino acids. It acts as a peptide coupling reagent. It finds application as a reagent for the preparation of carbamate linked cytosines.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and tetrahydrofuran.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 136°C to 139°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 1892897 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform and tetrahydrofuran. |
Formula Weight | 304.21 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Bis(4-nitrophenyl) carbonate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319 |
Precautionary Statement | P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 225-775-4 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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