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1-Chloroethyl chloroformate

1-Chloroethyl chloroformate chemical structure
CAS Number50893-53-3
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight142.97 g/mol

What is 1-Chloroethyl chloroformate?

1-Chloroethyl chloroformate is a chemical compound with CAS number 50893-53-3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

1-Chloroethyl chloroformate was used:
• for N-demethylation reaction during determination of multiple drugs of abuse in biological fluids using capillary electrophoresis with native fluorescence and laser-induced fluorescence detection1
• as catalyst in chemoselective desilylation of silyl-protected alcohols2
• as reagent in N-demethylation of tertiary amines to produce drug metabolite reference material for forensic toxicological applications3
• as reagent to cleave benzhydryl groups from amines4

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CHClOCOCl

Molecular Weight

142.97 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Boiling Point

118-119 °C(lit.)

Density

1.325 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H302-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

256-834-2

WGK Germany

3

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