Trichloromethyl chloroformate is used as a reagent to prepare diisocyanates (e.g. Tolylene 2,4-Diisocyanate [T536710]) with benzene or Furan (F863650) rings. Trichloromethyl chloroformate is also used as a dehydrating agent in organic synthesis.
SKU | RCLST088377 |
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CAS number | 503-38-8 |
Molecular Formula | C2Cl4O2 |
Catalog Number | RCLST088377 |
Chemical Name | Trichloromethyl Chloroformate |
Synonyms | Carbonochloridic Acid Trichloromethyl Ester; Chloroformic Acid Trichloromethyl Ester; Trichloromethanol Chloroformate; Diphosgen; Diphosgene; Trichloromethyl Chlorocarbonate |
Molecular Weight | 197.83 |
Solubility | Chloroform |
Stability | Moisture Sensitive |
Appearance | Clear Colourless Oil |
Storage Condition | Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere |
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