n-Propylchloroformate

A reactive chloroformate intermediate for multi-step synthesis and functionalization.
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Product Description

n-Propylchloroformate is used in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis as a reactive intermediate for multi step synthetic pathways leading to complex molecules. As a chloroformate reagent, it reacts with a broad range of nucleophiles, including alcohols and amines, to introduce propoxycarbonyl groups and form propyl carbamate and propyl carbonate functionalities. It also enables the synthesis of fine chemical intermediates such as dyes and polymer related materials and can form anhydrides with carboxylic acids as well as carboxylic esters in reactions with polar organometallic reagents and enolates. In addition, the compound is applied as a precursor in catalyst systems for polymerization processes.


THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SUCCESSFUL

  • Enables efficient formation of carbamate and carbonate bonds
  • Enables introduction of propoxycarbonyl groups for targeted functionalization
  • Allows preparation of fine chemical, dye, and polymer-related intermediates
  • Acts as a precursor in catalyst systems for polymerization processes


THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

  • Pharmaceutical synthesis 
  • Agrochemical and fine chemical production 
  • Dye and functional intermediate synthesis 
  • Polymer-related chemistry and intermediate manufacturing 
  • Catalyst precursor applications in polymerization processes


BUT THAT'S NOT ALL:

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Molecular Formula

C4H7ClO2

Molar weight

122.6

CAS (CAS Number)

109-61-5

Chemical synthesis

Chemicals

synthesis of carbonates and carbamates

Organic reagent for introduction of the n-propoxycarbonyl group

Carbonochloride acid n-propylester

Chloroformic acid n-propylester

Chlorocarbonic acid n-propylester

n-PCF

n-Propylchloroformic acid ester

n-Propylchloroformate

n-Propylchlorocarbonic acid ester

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