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C4H7ClO2
122.55 g/mol
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Isopropyl chloroformate

CAS108-23-6EC203-563-2
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for polymer initiators

Isopropyl chloroformate is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a pungent, irritating odor. It is insoluble in water, floats on it, and is very toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption.

Chemical intermediate for free-radical polymerization initiatorsIntermediate in organic synthesisIntermediate in the manufacture of pesticides and veterinary medicines

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H330Fatal if inhaled
H371May cause damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

propan-2-yl carbonochloridate

InChIKey

IVRIRQXJSNCSPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C)OC(=O)Cl

Synonyms (27)
  • 1-methylethyl chlorocarbonate
  • 1-methylethyl chloroformate
  • 2-propyl chloroformate
  • ISOPROPYL CHLOROCARBONATE
  • Isopropyl chloroformate
  • Isopropyl chloromethanate
  • Isopropyl chloromethanoate
  • Tenofovir Impurity 95
  • i-propylchloroformate
  • iPrOCOCl
  • isopropoxycarbonyl chloride
  • isopropyl carbonochloridate
  • propan-2-yl carbonochloridate
  • propan-2-yl chloroformate