Description

Myristyl Chloroformate is a versatile fatty alcohol-derived chloroformate ester, a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as an efficient acylating and chloroformylating agent, enabling the introduction of the myristyl (tetradecyl) chain into target molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for producing surfactants, lubricant additives, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of prodrugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where it facilitates the formation of carbonate or carbamate linkages to modify drug solubility and bioavailability.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: Serves as a key building block for creating anionic and nonionic surfactants with specific chain lengths for personal care products and industrial cleaners.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or chain terminator in polycarbonate and polyurethane chemistry to impart specific hydrophobic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require long alkyl chain components.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive: Used to synthesize additives that improve viscosity index, reduce friction, or act as corrosion inhibitors.
• Peptide Chemistry: Functions as a protecting group reagent for amines during solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis labs for constructing complex molecules and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myristyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	56677-60-2
Molecular Formula	C15H29ClO2
Molecular Weight	276.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetradecyl chloroformate; Chloroformic acid tetradecyl ester; Myristyl chlorocarbonate; n-Tetradecyl chloroformate; 1-Tetradecanol chloroformate; Tetradecyl carbonochloridate; Tetradecyloxycarbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our Myristyl Chloroformate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) 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 (Titration)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Free Chloride	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Contact for details

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