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Phenyl chloroformate

IUPAC: phenyl carbonochloridate

C7H5ClO2 Organic Compounds CAS 1885-14-9
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Formula / NotationC7H5ClO2
CAS Number1885-14-9
Molecular Weight156.56
Melting Point-28 °C
Boiling Point188-189 °C
DensityDensity (at 20 °C): 1.2 g/cm³
SolubilitySolubility in water: reaction
AppearancePhenyl chloroformate appears as a colorless liquid with a strong odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.
Also Known Asphenyl carbonochloridate; 1885-14-9; Phenyl chlorocarbonate; Chloroformic acid phenyl ester; Carbonochloridic acid, phenyl ester; Phenoxycarbonyl chloride; PHENYLCHLOROFORMATE; Formic acid, chloro-, phenyl ester; Fenylester kyseliny chlormravenci; 6TND0D6D3Y
CategoryOrganic Compounds

What is Phenyl chloroformate?

Phenyl chloroformate (C7H5ClO2) is an organic compound that appears as Phenyl chloroformate appears as a colorless liquid with a strong odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.. It has a molecular weight of 156.56 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is phenyl carbonochloridate. Boiling point: 188-189 °C. Melting point: -28 °C.

Formula & Notation

C7H5ClO2

IUPAC Name: phenyl carbonochloridate

Other Names / Synonyms: phenyl carbonochloridate; 1885-14-9; Phenyl chlorocarbonate; Chloroformic acid phenyl ester; Carbonochloridic acid, phenyl ester; Phenoxycarbonyl chloride; PHENYLCHLOROFORMATE; Formic acid, chloro-, phenyl ester; Fenylester kyseliny chlormravenci; 6TND0D6D3Y

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Phenyl chloroformate appears as a colorless liquid with a strong odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.. Molecular formula: C7H5ClO2. Molecular weight: 156.56 g/mol. Boiling point: 188-189 °C. Melting point: -28 °C. Density: Density (at 20 °C): 1.2 g/cm³. Solubility: Solubility in water: reaction. Vapor pressure: 0.67 [mmHg]. LogP: 2.6.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point-28 °C
Boiling Point188-189 °C
DensityDensity (at 20 °C): 1.2 g/cm³
Molecular Weight156.56
SolubilitySolubility in water: reaction
AppearancePhenyl chloroformate appears as a colorless liquid with a strong odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.

Uses & Applications

Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.

Safety Information

Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Phenyl chloroformate
Formula C7H5ClO2
CAS Number 1885-14-9
Molecular Weight 156.56
Synonyms phenyl carbonochloridate; 1885-14-9; Phenyl chlorocarbonate; Chloroformic acid phenyl ester; Carbonochloridic acid, phenyl ester; Phenoxycarbonyl chloride; PHENYLCHLOROFORMATE; Formic acid, chloro-, phenyl ester; Fenylester kyseliny chlormravenci; 6TND0D6D3Y

Frequently Asked Questions

Phenyl chloroformate (C7H5ClO2) is an organic compound that appears as Phenyl chloroformate appears as a colorless liquid with a strong odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.. It has a molecular weight of 156.56 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is phenyl carbonochloridate. Boiling point: 188-189 °C. Melting point: -28 °C.

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