Description

2,4,6-Trichlorophenyl Chloroformate is a specialized organic reagent belonging to the class of chloroformates. This compound is a versatile and reactive intermediate, primarily valued for its role as an acylating and chloroformylating agent in complex organic syntheses. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for constructing active molecules and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the phenyl chloroformate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its trichlorophenyl group confers specific biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including polycarbonates and polyurethanes with enhanced properties.
• Peptide Coupling Reagent: Acts as a coupling agent in peptide synthesis for the formation of amide bonds under mild conditions.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Utilized for the temporary protection of hydroxyl and amine groups during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in the formulation of coatings, adhesives, and resins to improve thermal and chemical resistance.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trichlorophenyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	4511-19-7
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl4O2
Molecular Weight	259.90 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trichlorophenyl Carbonochloridate; Trichlorophenyl Chloroformate; Carbonochloridic Acid, 2,4,6-Trichlorophenyl Ester; Phenyl Chloroformate, 2,4,6-Trichloro-; TCPCF; 2,4,6-Trichlorophenoxycarbonyl Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trichlorophenyl Chloroformate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with global regulatory standards, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, amines, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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