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Catalog Number:
42370
CAS Number:
501-53-1
Benzyl chloroformate (30-35% in Toluene)
Purity:
30 - 35% (Assay by titration)
Synonym(s):
Carbobenzoxy Chloride (30-35% in Toluene), Cbz chloride (30-35% in Toluene), Chloroformic acid benzyl ester (30-35% in Toluene), Cbz-Cl (30-35% in Toluene)
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Product Information
Synonyms
Carbobenzoxy Chloride (30-35% in Toluene), Cbz chloride (30-35% in Toluene), Chloroformic acid benzyl ester (30-35% in Toluene), Cbz-Cl (30-35% in Toluene)
CAS Number
501-53-1
Purity
30 - 35% (Assay by titration)
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00000640
PubChem ID
10387
Density
0.96 (Lit.)
Appearance
Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid
Conditions
Store at 0 - 8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
Carbobenzoxy Chloride (30-35% in Toluene), Cbz chloride (30-35% in Toluene), Chloroformic acid benzyl ester (30-35% in Toluene), Cbz-Cl (30-35% in Toluene)
CAS Number
501-53-1
Purity
30 - 35% (Assay by titration)
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00000640
PubChem ID
10387
Density
0.96 (Lit.)
Appearance
Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid
Conditions
Store at 0 - 8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Benzyl chloroformate is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Organic Synthesis: It serves as a versatile reagent for the protection of amines and alcohols, allowing chemists to selectively modify functional groups without affecting others.
  • Pharmaceutical Development: This compound is crucial in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in creating intermediates for drug formulations, enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery processes.
  • Polymer Chemistry: Used in the production of polycarbonate and other polymers, it contributes to the development of materials with desirable mechanical and thermal properties.
  • Analytical Chemistry: It aids in the derivatization of compounds for improved detection and analysis in chromatography, making it easier for researchers to identify and quantify substances.
  • Bioconjugation: Benzyl chloroformate is employed in bioconjugation techniques, allowing for the attachment of biomolecules to surfaces or other molecules, which is vital in diagnostics and therapeutic applications.

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