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Butyl chloroformate

Butyl chloroformate chemical structure
CAS Number592-34-7
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight136.58 g/mol

What is Butyl chloroformate?

Butyl chloroformate is a chemical compound with CAS number 592-34-7. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

• Butyl chloroformate was used in the synthesis of dextran alkyl carbonates1.
• It was also used in the synthesis of S-tert-alkyl-N,N-alkoxycarbonylmethyl-dithiocarbamate, radical polymerization with reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer agent2.
• It was used as derivatization reagent in determination of linsidomine in plasma using high-performance liquid chromatographic separation with tandem mass spectrometric detection3.

Specifications

Linear Formula

ClCOOCH2CH2CH2CH3

Molecular Weight

136.58 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥97.0% (GC)

Boiling Point

142 °C(lit.)

Density

1.057 g/mL at 20 °C<br/>1.074 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-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

209-750-5

WGK Germany

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