α-Chloroethyl Chloroformate

• CAT Number: R058352
• CAS Number: 50893-53-3
• Molecular Formula: C3H4Cl2O2
• Molecular Weight: 142.96
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Chlorocarbonyloxy-1-chloroethane; 1-Chloroethyl Carbonochloridate; 1-Chloroethyl Chloroformate; Chloroformic Acid 1-Chloroethyl Ester; α-Chloroethoxycarbonyl Chloride
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-chloroethyl carbonochloridate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H4Cl2O2/c1-2(4)7-3(5)6/h2H,1H3
• InChIKey: QOPVNWQGBQYBBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(OC(=O)Cl)Cl

α-Chloroethyl chloroformate（Cat No.:R058352）is an organic chemical compound used as a reagent in organic synthesis. It consists of a chloroethyl group attached to a chloroformate moiety. This compound is a versatile electrophilic species, often used to introduce the α-chloroethyl group into molecules, particularly in the synthesis of alkylating agents and intermediates for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is commonly employed in the preparation of carbamate derivatives and in the functionalization of alcohols or amines. Due to its reactive nature, α-chloroethyl chloroformate should be handled with care in a controlled environment to avoid unwanted reactions.