Category:
Other Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
17341-93-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H2Cl4O2 |
| Formula Weight: | 211.86 |
| CAS No.: | 17341-93-4 |
2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate (CAS: 1548-76-9) is a specialized reagent with molecular formula C3H2Cl4O2. It serves as a critical intermediate in organic synthesis, primarily employed for introducing the trichloroethoxycarbonyl (Trt) protecting group during peptide and nucleotide manufacturing processes.
This compound is moisture-sensitive and releases toxic phosgene upon hydrolysis. Strict storage under inert atmosphere at low temperatures is mandatory. Personnel must utilize full PPE including respiratory protection due to severe respiratory irritant properties.