Methylchloroformate

Versatile intermediates used in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymerization, and various specialty chemical syntheses.

Product Description

Chloroformates are versatile intermediates used in the synthesis of crop protection agents, pharmaceuticals, and various fine chemicals. As members of the chloroformic acid ester family, they serve as essential feedstocks in numerous chemical reactions, enabling efficient carbonylation and derivatization processes. Beyond agrochemical and pharmaceutical synthesis, chloroformates are also employed in industrial applications such as polymerization initiation


THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

  • Used for synthesis of carbonates, dicarbonates, carbamates, and anhydrides

  • Intermediate for pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds


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Molecular Formula

C2H3ClO2

Molar weight

94.5

CAS (CAS Number)

79-22-1

Chemical synthesis

Chemicals

synthesis of carbonates and carbamates

Organic reagent for introduction of the methoxycarbonyl group

Carbonochloride acid methylester

Chloroformic acid methylester

Chlorocarbonic acid methylester

MCF

Methylchloroformic acid ester

Methylchloroformate

Methylchlorocarbonic acid ester

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