Description

2-Chlorophenyl Chloroformate is a versatile and highly reactive organic intermediate used in the synthesis of more complex chemical structures. This compound is particularly valued for its role as a key building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. It is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for scalable synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing carbamate and carbonate linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it acts as a key chlorinating and carbonylating agent.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers, including polycarbonates and polyurethanes with specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a protecting group reagent for alcohols and amines in multi-step synthetic routes within research laboratories.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions and other metal-mediated transformations to create novel carbon-heteroatom bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorophenyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	19358-41-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	191.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorophenyl Carbonochloridate; o-Chlorophenyl Chloroformate; Chloroformic Acid 2-Chlorophenyl Ester; (2-Chlorophenoxy)carbonyl Chloride; Carbonochloridic Acid, 2-Chlorophenyl Ester; Phenyl Chloroformate, 2-Chloro-; 2-Chlorophenyloxycarbonyl Chloride
EINECS	242-984-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorophenyl Chloroformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, strong bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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