7848. Propyl Chloroformate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 109-61-5
Carbonochloridic acid propyl ester; chloroformic acid propyl ester; propyl chlorocarbonate.
C4H7ClO2; mol wt 122.55.
C 39.20%, H 5.76%, Cl 28.93%, O 26.11%.
Chemical structure

Properties

Colorless liquid. Flammable. Poisonous. d20 1.090; bp 114-116°. Flash pt, closed cup: 84°F (29°C). Gradually dec by water or alc; miscible with benzene, chloroform, ether.

Caution

Vapors strongly irritating to eyes and mucous membranes.