Decyl chloroformate

• CAT Number: I025828
• CAS Number: 55488-51-2
• Molecular Formula: C11H21ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 220.74
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Decyl chloroformate; DECYL CHLOROFORMATE; CHLOROFORMIC ACID N-DECYL ESTER; N-DECYL CHLOROFORMATE; chloroformic acid decyl ester; Einecs 259-668-9; decyl carbonochloridate; Chloro(decyloxy)methanone.
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: decyl carbonochloridate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H21ClO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-14-11(12)13/h2-10H2,1H3
• InChIKey: AZZCHVHSWUYCQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(=O)(Cl)OCCCCCCCCCC

Decyl chloroformate(CAT: I025828) is an organic compound classified as an alkyl chloroformate ester, featuring a decyl (C10) alkyl chain attached to a chloroformate functional group (-OCOCl). It is primarily used as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing carbonyl and alkoxycarbonyl groups into molecules. Decyl chloroformate is commonly employed in the synthesis of carbamates, urethanes, and peptide coupling reactions. Its long alkyl chain imparts hydrophobicity, making it valuable in modifying surface properties and in the production of surfactants and polymeric materials. Due to its reactivity and toxicity, it must be handled with appropriate safety precautions.