| Chemistry name: | benzyl chloroformate |
| M Formula: | C6H5OCOCl |
| Properties: | |
| Oily liquid with lachrymatory properties; odor of phosgene. Decomposes above 100C, reacts with water to form hydrochloric acid. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Highly toxic, emits very toxic phosgene fumes at 100C. Irritant to eyes. | |
| Use: | |
| Peptide synthesis. | |