Ethylchloroformate
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
- Part of vinyl chloride polymerization initiator systems (with peroxide)
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Molecular Formula
C3H5ClO2
Molar weight
108.5
CAS (CAS Number)
541-41-3
Organic reagent for introduction of the ethoxycarbonyl group
Chemicals
Carbonochloride acid ethylester
Chloroformic acid ethylester
Chlorocarbonic acid ethylester
ECF
ethylchloroformic acid ester
Ethylchloroformate
ethylchlorocarbonic acid ester
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