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Allyl chloroformate

97%, for peptide synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Propen-1-yl chloroformate, Allyloxycarbonyl chloride

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Linear Formula:
ClCOOCH2CH=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
120.53
Beilstein:
773915
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12190000
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

product name

Allyl chloroformate, 97%

vapor pressure

3.67 psi ( 20 °C)

Assay

97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.422 (lit.)

bp

~27 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.134 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

peptide synthesis

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

ClC(=O)OCC=C

InChI

1S/C4H5ClO2/c1-2-3-7-4(5)6/h2H,1,3H2

InChI key

CAEWJEXPFKNBQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Allyl chloroformate is an organic compound used to synthesize numerous compounds like allyl carbamates and allyl carbonates. Additionally, it can be used for the preparation of α-allyl carbonyls and α, β-unsaturated carbonyls.

Application

Allyl chloroformate is used in the synthesis of:
  • Histones and their analogs.
  • Alloc-TL monomer (N-(allyloxy)carbonylhomocysteine thiolactone) from cyclic thioester (d,l-homocysteine thiolactonehydrochloride).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

87.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

31 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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