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hexamethylene bis(chloroformate)

Also known as: 1,6-Bis[(chlorocarbonyl)oxy]hexane, 1,6-Hexanediyl bis(chloroformate), 1,6-Hexanediol-bis-chloroformate, 1,6-Hexamethylenebis-(chloroformate), 1,6-bis-chlorocarbonyloxy-hexane, 1,6-hexamethylene dichloroformate, 1,6-hexanediol bischloroformate, 6-Carbonochloridoyloxyhexyl chloroformate, Carbonochloridic acid 1,6-hexanediyl ester, Hexane-1,6-diol-bis-chloroformate, hexane-1,6-diyl dicarbonochloridate

hexamethylene bis(chloroformate) (CAS 2916-20-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H12Cl2O4 and a molecular weight of 243.08400 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 278.5ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.277g/cm3 and a flash point of 108ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
2916-20-3
Jingsj CID
J-988397-0
Molecular Formula
C8H12Cl2O4
Molecular Weight
243.08400 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point278.5ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.277g/cm3
Flash Point108ºC
Exact Mass242.01100
PSA52.60000
LogP3.29760
Vapor Pressure0.00424mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.4518 (25ºC)

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 hexamethylene bis(chloroformate)?

The CAS number of hexamethylene bis(chloroformate) is 2916-20-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of hexamethylene bis(chloroformate)?

hexamethylene bis(chloroformate) has molecular formula C8H12Cl2O4 and molecular weight 243.08400 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of hexamethylene bis(chloroformate)?

For hexamethylene bis(chloroformate), Upstream Products: 1,6-Hexanediol; Downstream Products: 1,6-Dichlorohexane.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "hexamethylene bis(chloroformate) (CAS 2916-20-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-988397-0 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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