• Name

  (R)-(-)-O-Formylmandeloyl chloride

• EINECS 249-478-4
• CAS No. 29169-64-0
• Article Data3
• CAS DataBase
• Density 1.411cm³
• Solubility
• Melting Point
• Formula C₉H₇ClO₃
• Boiling Point 347 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 198.606
• Flash Point 163.7 °C
• Transport Information UN 3265 8/PG 2
• Appearance light yellow clear liquid
• Safety 26-36/37/39-45
• Risk Codes 34
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols C
• Synonyms Benzeneacetylchloride, a-(formyloxy)-, (R)-;Mandeloylchloride, formate, D- (8CI);(-)-O-Formyl-D-mandeloyl chloride;D-Phenyl(formyloxy)acetyl chloride;O-Formyl-D-(-)-mandeloyl chloride;R-(-)-O-Formylmandeloyl chloride;
• PSA 43.37000
• LogP 2.30200

(R)-(-)-o-formylmandeloyl chloride Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: (2-chloro-2-oxo-1-phenylethyl) formate
The MF of (R)-(-)-o-formylmandeloyl chloride(29169-64-0): C₉H₇ClO₃
The MW of (R)-(-)-o-formylmandeloyl chloride(29169-64-0): 198.6
EINECS: 249-478-4
bp: 221 °C(lit.)
density: 1.290 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index: n20/D 1.523(lit.)
Fp: >230 °F
Vapour Pressure: 0.00828 mmHg at 25°C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 50.52 kJ/mol 
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid
Categories: chiral
Synonyms: FORMYLOXYMANDELOYL CHLORIDE;D-(-)-O-FORMYL MANDELOYL CHLORIDE;D(-)ALPHA-FORMYLOXY-ALPHA-PHENYLACETYLCHLORIDE;R(-)-ALPHA-(FORMYLOXY)PHENYLACETYLCHLORIDE;(R)-alpha-(Chlorocarbonyl)benzyl formate;(-)-O-FORMYL-D-MANDELOYL CHLORIDE;(R)-(-)-O-FORMYLMANDELOYL CHLORIDE;(R)-O-FORMYL-MANDELOYL CHLORIDE
The Structure of (R)-(-)-o-formylmandeloyl chloride(29169-64-0):

(R)-(-)-o-formylmandeloyl chloride Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: C
Risk Statements: 34
34:  Causes burns 
Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
36/37/39:  Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection 
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
RIDADR: UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany: 3
F: 10-21
F 10 Keep under argon.
F 21 Sensitive to humidity.