Methyl chloroformate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Coupling reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-22-1, 75-44-5, 67-56-1
• Molecular Formula: C2H3ClO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 94.49
• MDL Number: MFCD00000639
• InChI Key: XMJHPCRAQCTCFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl chloroformate, methyl chlorocarbonate, chloroformic acid methyl ester, methoxycarbonyl chloride, carbonochloridic acid, methyl ester, methyl chloridocarbonate, chloro methoxy methanone, metilcloroformiato, k-stoff, methylchloorformiaat
• PubChem CID: 6586
• IUPAC Name: methyl carbonochloridate
• SMILES: COC(Cl)=O

• Melting Point: -61.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 1.2230g/mL
• Boiling Point: 70.0°C to 72.0°C
• Flash Point: 5°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3860 to 1.3880
• Linear Formula: ClCO₂CH₃
• Quantity: 5 mL
• Beilstein: 03, 9
• Fieser: 06,376; 07,236; 09,306; 11,336
• Specific Gravity: 1.223
• Merck Index: 15, 6114
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: hydrolysis. Other solubilities: miscible with alcohol, methanol, benzene,, chloroform and ether
• Viscosity: 0.48 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 94.5
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl chloroformate, 97%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if swallowed. Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENT
EINECSNumber	201-187-3
Recommended Storage	Refrigerator +4°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only