Chloromethyl chloroformate

Chloromethyl chloroformate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Chloromethyl carbonochloridate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.040.707
  • InChI=1S/C2H2Cl2O2/c3-1-6-2(4)5/h1H2 Y
    Key: JYWJULGYGOLCGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C2H2Cl2O2/c3-1-6-2(4)5/h1H2
    Key: JYWJULGYGOLCGW-UHFFFAOYAF
  • ClC(OCCl)=O
  • ClC(=O)OCCl
Properties
C2H2Cl2O2
Molar mass 128.94 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 1.45 g/ml
Boiling point 107–108 °C (225–226 °F; 380–381 K)
Related compounds
Chloroethyl chloroformate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Chloromethyl chloroformate (CClO2CH2Cl), also known as palite gas, is a chemical compound and used for chemical warfare during World War I. German forces used a mixture of chloromethyl chloroformate and dichloromethyl chloroformate called "K-Stoff", while French and other Allied forces used it under name "Palite". It is a tearing agent designed to cause temporary blindness. It is a colorless liquid with a penetrating, irritating odor.

Industrially, chloromethyl chloroformate is used to manufacture other chemicals.

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