For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Ethyl chloroformate is a chemical reagent with the formula C3H5ClO2, commonly used in organic synthesis. It serves as a reagent for introducing ethoxycarbonyl groups and is essential in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other organic compounds. Ethyl chloroformate is a colorless, volatile liquid with a pungent odor and requires careful handling due to its reactivity and toxicity.
| Catalog Number | R018511 |
| CAS Number | 541-41-3 |
| Synonyms | Carbonochloridic Acid Ethyl Ester; Cathyl Chloride; Chloroformic Acid Ethyl Ester; Chloro Ethyl Formate; Chlorocarbonic Acid Ethyl Ester; Chloroformic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethoxycarbonyl Chloride; Ethyl Carbonochloridate; Ethyl Chloridocarbonate; Ethyl |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5ClO2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | Desiccate at 4°C |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl carbonochloridate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H5ClO2/c1-2-6-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | RIFGWPKJUGCATF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCOC(=O)Cl |
