Benzyl chloroformate is widely used as a reactive chemical intermediate in plastic, pharmaceutical, agricultural and organic chemicals. It is useful for the introduction of carboxybenzyl (cbz) protecting group for amines such as aniline in organic synthesis. It is also involved in the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.
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Applications
Benzyl chloroformate is widely used as a reactive chemical intermediate in plastic, pharmaceutical, agricultural and organic chemicals. It is useful for the introduction of carboxybenzyl (cbz) protecting group for amines such as aniline in organic synthesis. It is also involved in the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.
Solubility
Miscible with ether, acetone and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Moisture sensitive.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Kim, J. S.; Kang, J. C.; Yoo, G. H.; Jin, X.; Myeong, I. S.; Oh, C. Y.; Ham, W. H. Stereoselective total synthesis of (-)-conduramine F-1 via chiral 1,3-oxazine. Tetrahedron 2015, 71 (18), 2772-2776.
- Lezama, J.; Domínguez, R. M.; Chuchani, G. Kinetics of the Gas-Phase Elimination Reaction of Benzyl Chloroformate and Neopentyl Chloroformate. Int. J. Chem. Kinet. 2015, 47 (2), 104-112.