Phenyl Chloroformate
- CAS Number
- 1885-14-9
- HSN Code
- 29159099
- Molecular Formula
- C7H5ClO2
- Catalogue Number
- AL3493
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 156.57 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Phenyl chloroformate appears as a colorless liquid with a strong odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Also known as Chloroformic acid phenyl ester.
- Catalogue No.
- AL3493
- CAS Number
- 1885-14-9
- Molecular Formula
- C7H5ClO2
- Molecular Weight
- 156.57 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29159099
- Grade
- 98%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -28 °C; Boiling point: 188-189 °C; Flash point: 69 °C c.c; Density: Density (at 20 °C): 1.2 g/cm³; Solubility: Solubility in water: reaction.
- Appearance
- Colourless-to-light-yellow liquid with pungent odour
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Packaging
- Available in: 100 ml glass bottle, 500 ml glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Separated from acids, alcohols, amines, bases, oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Phenyl Chloroformate
- Catalogue No.
- AL3493
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 1885-14-9
- EC Number
- 217-547-8
- Grade
- 98%
- EC Index Number
- 607-007-00-4
- Chemical Formula
- C7H5ClO2
- HSN Code
- 29159099
- Synonyms
- Chloroformic acid phenyl ester
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Reagent for synthesis in organic chemistry
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Met. Corr. 1; Acute Tox. 4; Skin Corr. 1C; Acute Tox. 2; STOT SE 3
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 15891 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive, Acute Toxic
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H290: May be corrosive to metals; H302: Harmful if swallowed; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H330: Fatal if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Corrosive to metals; may cause severe skin burns and eye damage.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Phenyl Chloroformate
- CAS No.
- 1885-14-9
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Cough, shortness of breath, skin burns, eye irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- May produce toxic fumes in a fire. Use water spray to cool containers.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain spill and absorb with inert material.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable plastic containers. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood with appropriate PPE. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Separated from acids, alcohols, amines, bases, oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Pungent
- Odour threshold
- Not determined
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not determined
- Melting point
- -28 °C
- Freezing point
- Not determined
- Boiling point
- 188-189 °C
- Flash point
- 69 °C c.c.
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 540 °C
- Decomposition temperature
- Not determined
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: 90
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Relative vapor density (air = 1): 5.41
- Density
- Density (at 20 °C): 1.2 g/cm³
- Solubility
- Solubility in water: reaction
- Log Pow
- Not determined
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not determined
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not determined
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts violently with water, alcohols, and amines.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating and on contact with water and moisture. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phenol. Reacts violently with acids, alcohols, amines, bases, oxidants and metals.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, water.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- Highly toxic; LD50 (oral, rat) 200 mg/kg.
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 2746
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 2746
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 2746
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 2746
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 2746
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Phenyl Chloroformate
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Phenyl Chloroformate
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Phenyl Chloroformate
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Phenyl Chloroformate
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Phenyl Chloroformate
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1 (8)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as an acylating/carbamoylating reagent in pharmaceutical and carbamate intermediate synthesis.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL2465H
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 156.57 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Colorless liquid | Colorless liquid |
| Assay (GC area%) | Min. 98.0% | 98.16% |
| Density (d20 o/ 4 o) | 1.240-1.245 | 1.241 |
| Identity (IR) | Conforms | Conforms |
The above product complies with LR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ≥ 98% | m.p. -28 °C; b.p. 188-189 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Solubility in water: reaction |
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