INTRODUCTION
Phenyl chloroformate (PCF), an organic, volatile liquid, is an important reactant in chemical syntheses. It forms a series of intermediates that are further consumed to produce APIs, agrochemicals, and polymers. The chloroformate is also employed in proteomic research and itself is a phosgenation reagent.
Manufacture
Phenyl chloroformate is manufactured by phosgenation of phenol. Less hazardous synthesis route involves phenol, MDC, and triphosgene.
| Synonyms | Chloroformic acid phenyl ester Phenyl chloridocarbonate |
| CAS no. | 1885-14-9 |
| EINECS no. | 217-547-8 |
| Molecular formula | C7H5ClO2 |
| Molecular weight | 156.6 |
| Structure |  |
Applications in APIs
Chloroformic acid phenyl ester is a key intermediate in the production of APIs:
| API | Therapeutic Category |
|---|---|
| Rilmenidine | Anti-hypertensive |
| Sorafenib | Kinase inhibitor |
| Droxicam | Anti-inflammatory |
| Camazepam | Depressant |
| Leuprorelin | Prostate cancer treatment |
| Xamoterol hemifumerate | Cardiac stimulant |
Applications in Intermediate Syntheses
PCF forms an important raw material for the following intermediate compounds:
| 1,4-Beneznedimethanol |
| Ethyl phenyl carbonate |
| Piperidine-2-ethanol |
| Cbz-D-phenylalaninol |
| 4,6-dimethoxy-2(phenoxycarbonyl)aminopyrimidine |
| Phenyl carbamate |
| Benzyl phenyl carbonate |
Applications in Agrochemicals
PCF is used to manufacture sulphonyl urea herbicides such as Amidosulfuron and Flazasulfuron.
Other Applications
The chloroformate exhibits further versatility as:
| Precursor of phenyl mixed anhydrides which are couplers in peptide synthesis |
| Dehydrating agent to convert amides into nitriles |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Colorless to yellow liquid |
| Purity | % | Min 99.0 |
| Organic solvent | % | Max 1.0 |
| Phenol | % | Max 0.1 |
| Diphenyl carbonate | % | Max 1.0 |
| Hydrolysable chlorine | ppm | Max 3000 |
| Moisture | % | Max 0.3 |
STORAGE
The product is stored at ambient temperature.
PACKING
– 225 kg UN-approved MS Composite drum
– ISO-tank
REACH Status
Not registered yet.
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