MUSCAT CHEMICAL TAG::
Phenyl chloroformate appears as a colorless liquid with a strong odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.
The method for the preparation of phenyl chloroformate which comprises adding to a solution of phosgene in at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of pentane, hexane, heptane, benzene, toluene and xylene, a slurry containing anhydrous sodium phenolate in at least one material selected from the group
Phenyl chloroformate has been used in the synthesis of poly(2-(phenoxycarbonyloxy)ethylmethacrylate) and phenyl-(4-vinylphenyl)carbonate.