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p-Tolyl chloroformate

Also known as: 4-Methylphenyl chloroformate, 4-Methylphenyl carbonochloridate, 4-Methylphenyl chlorocarbonate, Chloroformic acid p-tolyl ester, Chloroformic acid 4-methylphenyl ester, p-Tolyl carbonochloridate, 4-tolyl chloroformate, 4-toluyl chloroformate, p-Methylphenoxycarbonyl chloride, p-Methylphenyl chlorocarbonate, p-Methylphenyl chloroformate, 1-chlorocarbonyloxy-4-methyl-benzene, p-Tolyl chloroforMate 5GR

p-Tolyl chloroformate (CAS 937-62-2) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H7ClO2 and a molecular weight of 170.59300 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 207.2ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.234g/cm3 and a flash point of 85.6ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H311 — Toxic in contact with skin and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
937-62-2
Jingsj CID
J-43272-4
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO2
Molecular Weight
170.59300 g/mol
Category
Solvents
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point207.2ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.234g/cm3
Flash Point85.6ºC
Exact Mass170.01300
PSA26.30000
LogP2.73260
AppearanceLiquid | Clear colorless
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.5099(lit.)

GHS Safety & Compliance

Corrosion / Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • H301 — Toxic if swallowed
  • H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
  • H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H331 — Toxic if inhaled

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2915900090
Summary2915900090 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 p-Tolyl chloroformate?

The CAS number of p-Tolyl chloroformate is 937-62-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of p-Tolyl chloroformate?

p-Tolyl chloroformate has molecular formula C8H7ClO2 and molecular weight 170.59300 g/mol.

Is p-Tolyl chloroformate hazardous?

p-Tolyl chloroformate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What are the upstream and downstream products of p-Tolyl chloroformate?

For p-Tolyl chloroformate, Upstream Products: p-Cresol, Bis(trichloromethyl) carbonate, N,N-Dimethylaniline; Downstream Products: 4-Hydroxybenzyl chloride, 4-(Methoxymethyl)phenol, 4-Hydroxyphenylacetonitrile.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "p-Tolyl chloroformate (CAS 937-62-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-43272-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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