Phenyl formate, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Phenyl formate is widely used in the palladium-catalyzed carbonylation of aryl, alkenyl and allyl halides. It is also used as a reagent for the formylation of amines.

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Applications
Phenyl formate is widely used in the palladium-catalyzed carbonylation of aryl, alkenyl and allyl halides. It is also used as a reagent for the formylation of amines.

Solubility
Immiscible with water, alcohol, ether and benzene.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1864-94-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.123
• MDL Number: MFCD00014126
• InChI Key: GEOWCLRLLWTHDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: formic acid phenyl ester, formic acid, phenyl ester, phocho, formic acid, phenylester, acmc-1box2, phenyl formate gc
• PubChem CID: 74626
• IUPAC Name: phenyl formate
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC=O

• Density: 1.09
• Boiling Point: 72°C to 74°C (13 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 71°C (159°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.512
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 507113
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water,alcohol,ether and benzene.
• Formula Weight: 122.12
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Phenyl formate

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

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