Decyl chloroformate
Also known as: CHLOROFORMIC ACID N-DECYL ESTER, Chloro(decyloxy)methanone, Chloroformic Acid Decyl Ester, DECYL CHLOROFORMATE, Decyl Chloroformate >, EINECS 259-668-9, Einecs 259-668-9, MFCD00126853, N-DECYL CHLOROFORMATE, chlorocarbonic acid decyl ester, chloroformic acid decyl ester, chloroformic acid n-decyl ester, decanyl chloroformate, decyl carbonochloridate, decyloxycarbonyl chloride, n-decyl chloroformate
Decyl chloroformate (CAS 55488-51-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H21ClO2 and a molecular weight of 220.73600 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 226-227ºC(lit.), a density of 0.956 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.) and a flash point of >110.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 55488-51-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1365385-1
- Molecular Formula
- C11H21ClO2
- Molecular Weight
- 220.73600 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 226-227ºC(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.956 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >110.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 220.12300 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 4.50250 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.438(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Decyl chloroformate?
The CAS number of Decyl chloroformate is 55488-51-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Decyl chloroformate?
Decyl chloroformate has molecular formula C11H21ClO2 and molecular weight 220.73600 g/mol.
Is Decyl chloroformate hazardous?
Decyl chloroformate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
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