Methylchloroformate

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
