Methylchloroformate

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

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL

  • Highly reactive carbonylation reagent for a broad range of organic synthesis reactions

  • Enables efficient introduction of methoxycarbonyl groups into complex molecules 

  • Supports flexible and cost effective production of high-value intermediates and end-products 

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

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

  • Intermediate for pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL:

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Business Unit

SGO - Saltigo

Molecular Formula

C2H3ClO2

Molar weight

94.5

CAS (CAS Number)

79-22-1

Carbonochloride acid methylester

Chloroformic acid methylester

Chlorocarbonic acid methylester

MCF

Methylchloroformic acid ester

Methylchloroformate

Methylchlorocarbonic acid ester

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