Name | 2-ethylhexyl chloroformate |
Synonyms | 2-EHCF OCTYL CHLOROFORMATE Ethyl Hexylchloroformate 2-etylhexyl-chlorformiat 2-ETHYLHEXYL CHLOROFORMATE 2-ethylhexyl chloroformate CHLOROFORMIC ACID OCTYL ESTER 2-Ethylhexyl Carbonochloridate 2-Ethylhexyl carbonochloridate 2-Ethyl Hexyl Chloroformate (2-Ehcf) CHLOROFORMIC ACID 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER Chlorine forMic acid - 2 - ethyl ester Carbonochloridic Acid, 2-Ethylhexyl Ester |
CAS | 24468-13-1 |
EINECS | 246-278-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/C9H17ClO2/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-12-9(10)11/h8H,3-7H2,1-2H3 |
InChIKey | RTGLJCSUKOLTEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C9H17ClO2 |
Molar Mass | 192.68 |
Density | 0.981g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 106-107°C30mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 179°F |
Solubility | soluble in Ether,Benzene,Chloroform |
Vapor Presure | 0.1 psi ( 20 °C) |
Vapor Density | >1 (vs air) |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.431(lit.) |
Use | Used as an initiator |
Risk Codes | R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R34 - Causes burns R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact R38 - Irritating to the skin R26 - Very Toxic by inhalation |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. |
UN IDs | UN 2748 6.1/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | FG3660000 |
HS Code | 29159000 |
Hazard Class | 6.1(a) |
Packing Group | II |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
application | 2-ethylhexyl chloroformate can be used as organic synthesis intermediate and pharmaceutical intermediate, mainly used in laboratory research and development process and chemical and pharmaceutical production process. |
use | as initiator |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | poisoning |
acute toxicity | oral administration-rat LD50: 5400 mg/kg; Inhalation-rat LC50: 270 mg/m3/4 h |
flammability hazard characteristics | when exposed to water, or heated to release toxic hydrogen chloride gas |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; separate from oxidant and food storage and transportation |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, sand, foam, carbon dioxide |