Description

2-Octyl Chloroformate is a versatile organic reagent primarily used as an alkyl chloroformate intermediate in chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the octyl group and forming carbonate or carbamate linkages under controlled conditions. It is a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for prodrug strategies and carbonate-based linkers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the octyl chain modifies solubility and bioavailability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of polycarbonates and polyurethanes for specialty materials.
• Peptide & Protein Chemistry: Employed as a protecting group reagent or for the derivatization of amino acids in peptide synthesis.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a fundamental reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for alkylation and acylation reactions.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces or materials with octyl carbonate groups to alter hydrophobicity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Octyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	15586-11-5
Molecular Formula	C9H17ClO2
Molecular Weight	192.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyl Chloroformate; 2-Octyl Carbonochloridate; Carbonochloridic Acid, 2-Octyl Ester; Chloroformic Acid 2-Octyl Ester; sec-Octyl Chloroformate; 1-Methylheptyl Chloroformate; (RS)-2-Octyl Chloroformate; (±)-2-Octyl Chloroformate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Octyl Chloroformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and highly volatile; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (Titration)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.