Boc anhydride
IUPAC: tert-butyl (2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonyl carbonate
| Formula / Notation | C10H18O5 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 24424-99-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 218.25 |
| Appearance | White solid with a mild odor; mp = 22-24 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
| Also Known As | tert-butyl (2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonyl carbonate; Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate; 24424-99-5; di-tert-Butyl pyrocarbonate; Bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)oxide; BOC-anhydride; Boc2O; Di-tert-butyldicarbonate; Dicarbonic acid, bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) ester; Di(tert-butyl) carbonate |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is Boc anhydride?
Tert-butoxycarbonyl anhydride is an acyclic carboxylic anhydride. It is functionally related to a dicarbonic acid.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: tert-butyl (2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonyl carbonate
Other Names / Synonyms: tert-butyl (2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonyl carbonate; Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate; 24424-99-5; di-tert-Butyl pyrocarbonate; Bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)oxide; BOC-anhydride; Boc2O; Di-tert-butyldicarbonate; Dicarbonic acid, bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) ester; Di(tert-butyl) carbonate
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 218.25 |
| Appearance | White solid with a mild odor; mp = 22-24 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Tert-butoxycarbonyl anhydride is an acyclic carboxylic anhydride. It is functionally related to a dicarbonic acid.
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Boc anhydride is: C10H18O5