Methyl chloroformate
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Not to be confused with Methyl chloroform.
Methyl chloroformate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Cl−C(=O)−O−CH3. It is the methyl ester of chloroformic acid. It is an oily colorless liquid, although aged samples appear yellow. It is also known for its pungent odor.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl carbonochloridate | |
Other names
Methyl chloroformate, Chlorocarbonic methyl ester, Methyl chlorocarbonate | |
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605437 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.080 |
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ClC(O)OCH3 | |
Molar mass | 94.49 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless oily liquid |
Odor | Pungent |
Density | 1.223 g/mL |
Boiling point | 70 to 72 °C (158 to 162 °F; 343 to 345 K) |
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H225, H302, H312, H314, H330 | |
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301+P312, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P320, P321, P322, P330, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501 | |
Flash point | 10 °C (50 °F; 283 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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