Allyl chloroformate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

106℃

Boiling point:

109 °C

Density 

1.134 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

3.67 psi ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.422(lit.)

Flash point:

88 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Chloroform

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear slightly yellow to light orange to reddish brown

Odor

Extremely irritating, causes tears; pungent.

BRN 

773915

Stability:

Moisture Sensitive

CAS DataBase Reference

2937-50-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Allyl chloroformate(2937-50-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

Carbonochloridic acid, 2-propen-1-yl ester (2937-50-0)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T+

Risk Statements 

10-22-26-34

Safety Statements 

26-28-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 1722 6.1/PG 1

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

LQ5775000

F 

19

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

I

HS Code 

29159000

Hazardous Substances Data

2937-50-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

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Allyl chloroformate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid

Uses

Allyl Chloroformate is used in the synthesis of poly(ethylene oxide) hybrid systems for therapeutic applications and drug delivery. Also used in the synthesis of benzothiazole derivatives with potent anti-tumor properties.

General Description

A colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Flash point 88°F. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion and/or skin contact. Vapors are heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Water reaction produces heat and acidic HCl. In the presence of moist air, corrosive hydrogen chloride is produced.

Reactivity Profile

Acid halides, such as Allyl chloroformate, are water reactive; some are violently reactive. They are incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, amines, alkali. May react vigorously or explosively if mixed with diisopropyl ether or other ethers in the presence of trace amounts of metal salts [J. Haz. Mat., 1981, 4, 291].

Health Hazard

Vapor irritates eyes and respiratory tract. Contact with liquid causes eye and skin irritation, and ingestion irritates mouth and stomach.

Chemical Reactivity

Reactivity with Water Reacts slowly generating hydrogen chloride; Reactivity with Common Materials: Corrosive metals; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Flush with water, rinse with sodium bicarbonate solution; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

Safety Profile

Poison by inhalation and ingestion. Corrosive. Dangerous when exposed to heat, open flame (or sparks), or powerful oxidizers. Can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, spray or mist, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl-. See also ALLYL COMPOUNDS and ESTERS.

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