p-Tolyl chloroformate
[CAS# 937-62-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Phenyl esters
• Name: p-Tolyl chloroformate
• Synonyms: 4-Tolyl chloroformate; Chloroformic acid p-tolyl ester; p-Methylphenoxycarbonyl chloride; p-Methylphenyl chlorocarbonate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₇ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 170.59
• CAS Registry Number: 937-62-2
• EC Number: 213-332-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.4 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.234±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 108 ºC (10 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 85.6±12.1 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2020 ACD/Labs)

^** Copisarow, Maurice; Journal of the Chemical Society 1929, P251-3.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311