Description

2-Butoxyethyl Chloroformate is a versatile chloroformate ester used as a key reagent in organic synthesis and chemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its role as a reactive intermediate for introducing the 2-butoxyethoxycarbonyl protecting group and for synthesizing various carbonates and urethanes. This compound is essential for research laboratories and industrial-scale producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly for carbamate and carbonate linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific carbonate or urethane functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polycarbonates and polyurethanes with tailored properties.
• Peptide & Protein Chemistry: Employed as a protecting group reagent for amines during complex peptide synthesis.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces or materials by introducing carbonate-terminated chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butoxyethyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	41905-52-6
Molecular Formula	C7H13ClO3
Molecular Weight	180.63 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butoxyethyl carbonochloridate; Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, 1-chloroformate; 2-Butoxyethanol chloroformate; Chloroformic acid 2-butoxyethyl ester; Butyl Cellosolve Chloroformate; 2-Butoxyethoxycarbonyl chloride; BCE-Chloroformate; (2-Butoxyethoxy)carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butoxyethyl Chloroformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 area at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.09 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.425

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