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Product Name:
Isobutyl chloroformate
Formula:
C5H9ClO2
Synonyms:
Chloroformic acid isobutyl ester;IBCF;Isobutyl chloroformate
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Isobutyl chloroformate appears as a colorless to light-colored liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Very toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Combustible. |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 129 °C |
| Flash Point | 27 °C c.c. |
| Solubility | Solubility in water: reaction |
| Density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Vapor Density | Relative vapor density (air = 1): 4.71 |
| Vapor Pressure | 16.5 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 1.54 (calculated) |
| Kovats Retention Index | 808 |
| Chemical Classes | Toxic Gases & Vapors -> Acid Halides |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 ![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 136.58 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.8 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 136.0291072 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 136.0291072 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 80.5 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Isobutyl chloroformate appears as a colorless to light-colored liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Very toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Combustible.



