Description

o-sec-Butylphenyl Chloroformate is a specialized organic reagent belonging to the class of chloroformates, widely used as a versatile building block in chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a reactive intermediate for introducing the o-sec-butoxyphenyl moiety, enabling the production of advanced fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and high-value intermediates.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Building block for agrochemicals, including herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Reagent in peptide synthesis and other organic transformations requiring protective groups or activating agents.
• Production of liquid crystal monomers and other advanced electronic materials.
• Manufacture of polymer additives and specialty surfactants.
• Research and development of novel fine chemicals and complex organic molecules in academic and industrial settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-sec-Butylphenyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	42572-11-2
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	212.67 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Methylpropoxy)phenyl chloroformate; (2-sec-Butoxyphenyl) chloroformate; o-(sec-Butoxy)phenyl chloroformate; Phenyl chloroformate, 2-(1-methylpropoxy)-; Chloroformic acid o-sec-butylphenyl ester; 2-sec-Butoxyphenyl chlorocarbonate
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Quality Control

Our o-sec-Butylphenyl Chloroformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. 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 clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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