2-Chloroethyl chloroformate

2-Chloroethyl chloroformate has a structure consisting of ethyl chloroformate with a chloro group as substituent on the ethyl group.

Synthesis

2-Chloroethyl chloroformate is the sole product of the reaction between ethylene oxide and phosgene in the presence of a small amount of pyridine.

Uses

2-Chloroethyl chloroformate is commonly used as a reagent, especially for making derivatives of amines and carboxylic acids for analysis by gas chromatography.