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Trichloromethyl chloroformate, 98%

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CAS: 503-38-8 | C2Cl4O2 | 197.82 g/mol

Trichloromethyl chloroformate is used as a reagent in the synthesis of organic compounds. It serves as a source of phosgene used in some laboratory preparations. Also, it is used as a reactant for the synthesis of cyclic carbamimidates, N-alkenyl and cycloalkyl carbamates and prostate-specific membrane antigen-targeted anticancer prodrugs. In addition, it is involved in the preparation of an erythromycin A derivatives and antibody-drug conjugates. It is utilized in the conversion of amines, carboxylic acids, formamides in to isocyanates, acid chlorides and isocyanides respectively.

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Applications
Trichloromethyl chloroformate is used as a reagent in the synthesis of organic compounds. It serves as a source of phosgene used in some laboratory preparations. Also, it is used as a reactant for the synthesis of cyclic carbamimidates, N-alkenyl and cycloalkyl carbamates and prostate-specific membrane antigen-targeted anticancer prodrugs. In addition, it is involved in the preparation of an erythromycin A derivatives and antibody-drug conjugates. It is utilized in the conversion of amines, carboxylic acids, formamides in to isocyanates, acid chlorides and isocyanides respectively.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether and benzene. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Special handling precautions required. View MSDS prior to purchase. MSDS are available online at www.alfa.comStore in a cool place. Light and heat sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 503-38-8
Molecular Formula C2Cl4O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 197.82
MDL Number MFCD00015553
InChI Key HCUYBXPSSCRKRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym diphosgene, trichloromethyl chloroformate, diphosgen, difosgen czech, perchloromethyl formate, unii-po4q4r80lv, hsdb 371, carbonochloridic acid, trichloromethyl ester, methanol, trichloro-, chloroformate, chloroformic acid trichloromethyl ester
PubChem CID 10426
IUPAC Name trichloromethyl carbonochloridate
SMILES ClC(=O)OC(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 57°C
Density 1.640 g/mL
Boiling Point 128°C
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Assay Percent Range 98%
Refractive Index 1.457
Linear Formula CO2CCl3
Quantity 10 g
UN Number UN3390
Beilstein 970225
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,3334
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol,ether and benzene. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 197.83
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Trichloromethyl chloroformate
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Hazard Category H300+H330-H314
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H330-H314-H318
Precautionary Statement P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC BY INHALATION LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 207-965-9
RTECSNumber LQ7350000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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