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242306

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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:
2937-50-0
Molecular Weight:
120.53
Beilstein:
773915
EC Number:
220-916-6
MDL number:
MFCD00000648
UNSPSC Code:
12190000
PubChem Substance ID:
24854549
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

H226,H301,H314,H330

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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

242306-BULK:
242306-5G:
242306-100G:
242306-VAR:

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SHBM0749
SHBL8870

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