Benzyl chloroformate Chemical Properties
Melting point -20 °C
Boiling point 103 °C20 mm Hg(lit.)
density 1.212 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density 1 (vs air)
vapor pressure 1.39 psi ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.519(lit.)
Fp 197 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility Miscible with ether, acetone and benzene.
form Solution
color Clear slightly yellow to slightly pink
Odor Irritating; sharp, penetrating.
Water Solubility decomposes
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
Merck 14,1801
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with water, oxidizing agents. Combustible.
CAS DataBase Reference 501-53-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzyl chloroformate(501-53-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Carbonochloridic acid, phenylmethyl ester (501-53-1)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T,C,N,F
Risk Statements 45-20-34-48/22-50/53-67-65-63-48/20-11-43-37-23
Safety Statements 53-26-36/37/39-45-60-61-62-46-36/37
RIDADR UN 2924 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS LQ5860000
F 19
Autoignition Temperature 590 °C
TSCA Yes
HS Code 2915 90 70
HazardClass 8
PackingGroup I
Hazardous Substances Data 501-53-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3000 mg/kg