Description

3-Methylphenyl Chloroformate is a versatile and reactive organic intermediate used in the synthesis of more complex chemical structures. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for introducing the 3-methylphenoxycarbonyl group, enabling the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for their synthesis workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing carbamate and carbonate derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 3-methylphenyl moiety is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers and polycarbonates with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Peptide Chemistry: Employed as a protecting group reagent for amines during complex peptide synthesis.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in organic synthesis laboratories for creating novel compounds and conducting structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain advanced colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylphenyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	29430-39-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight	170.59 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Tolyl Chloroformate; 3-Methylphenyl Carbonochloridate; m-Cresyl Chloroformate; Chloroformic Acid 3-Methylphenyl Ester; 3-Methylphenoxycarbonyl Chloride; (3-Methylphenyl) Carbonochloridate; m-Tolyloxycarbonyl Chloride; m-Methylphenyl Chloroformate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methylphenyl Chloroformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to confirm identity and meet stringent impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific tests is 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, amines, and alcohols.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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