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2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate

2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate chemical structure
CAS Number17341-93-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight211.86 g/mol

What is 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate?

2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate is a chemical compound with CAS number 17341-93-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate was used as:
• derivatizing reagent in gas chromatographic/mass spectrometric determination of a large range of amphetamine-related drugs and ephedrines in plasma, urine and hair samples1
• starting reagent during the synthesis of 6-nor-9,10-dihydrolysergic acid methyl ester (IV)2
• reagent during N-demethylation of dextromethorphan3
• protecting group reagent for amines and alcohols 4,5

Specifications

Linear Formula

ClCOOCH2CCl3

Molecular Weight

211.86 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥98.0% (NT)

Boiling Point

171-172 °C(lit.)

Density

1.539 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314-H331

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

241-363-7

WGK Germany

3

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

17341-93-4, ClCOOCH2CCl3