Methyl chloroformate

Methyl chloroformate[1]
IUPAC name methyl carbonochloridate
Identifiers
CAS number	79-22-1 Y
PubChem	6586
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(Cl)OC
Properties
Molecular formula	C2H3ClO2
Molar mass	94.5 g mol−1
Density	1.223 g/mL
Boiling point	70-72 °C
Hazards
EU classification	C N Xn
R-phrases	R34 R50/53
S-phrases	(S1/2) S26 S45 S60 S61
Flash point	10 °C
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Infobox references

Methyl chloroformate is the methyl ester of chloroformic acid. It is also known as methyl chlorocarbonate, and is an oily liquid with a colour that is anywhere from yellow to colorless. It is also known for its pungent odour. Methyl chloroformate, if heated, releases phosgene and produces toxic, corrosive fumes if it comes in contact with water.

Methyl chloroformate is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the methyl ester functionality to a suitable nucleophile.

References

1. ^ Methyl chloroformate at Sigma-Aldrich

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