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.

SynonymsChloroformic acid phenyl ester
Phenyl chloridocarbonate
CAS no.1885-14-9
EINECS no.217-547-8
Molecular formulaC7H5ClO2
Molecular weight156.6
Structure

Applications in APIs

Chloroformic acid phenyl ester is a key intermediate in the production of APIs:

APITherapeutic Category
RilmenidineAnti-hypertensive
SorafenibKinase inhibitor
DroxicamAnti-inflammatory
CamazepamDepressant
LeuprorelinProstate cancer treatment
Xamoterol hemifumerateCardiac 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

TestUnitSpecifications
AppearanceColorless to yellow liquid
Purity%Min 99.0
Organic solvent%Max 1.0
Phenol%Max 0.1
Diphenyl carbonate%Max 1.0
Hydrolysable chlorineppmMax 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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