Description

tert-Butyl 1,2,2,2-Tetrachloroethyl Carbonate is a specialized organic carbonate ester with a unique tetrachloroethyl functional group. This compound serves as a valuable protected intermediate and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for introducing carbonate-protected functionalities under controlled conditions. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical R&D laboratories for the synthesis of complex molecules where selective protection and subsequent deprotection strategies are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly as a protecting group for alcohols or amines in nucleoside and carbohydrate chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the synthesis of specialized polycarbonates and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for introducing the tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) or carbonate group to sensitive substrates under mild conditions.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced materials, including photoactive compounds and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Derivatization: Applied in analytical chemistry for the derivatization of compounds to enhance detection or separation in chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 1,2,2,2-Tetrachloroethyl Carbonate
CAS No.	98015-52-2
Molecular Formula	C7H10Cl4O3
Molecular Weight	274.96 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl 1,2,2,2-tetrachloroethyl carbonate; 1,2,2,2-Tetrachloroethyl tert-butyl carbonate; tert-Butyl (1,2,2,2-tetrachloroethoxy)formate; Carbonochloridic acid, 1,2,2,2-tetrachloroethyl ester, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; BOC-TCEC; tert-Butoxycarbonyl 1,2,2,2-tetrachloroethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 1,2,2,2-Tetrachloroethyl Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. Ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³

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