Phenyl chloroformate appears as a colorless liquid with a strong odor. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Very irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make other chemicals.

Phenyl chloroformate has been used in the synthesis of poly(2-(phenoxycarbonyloxy)ethylmethacrylate) and phenyl-(4-vinylphenyl)carbonate.

The method for the preparation of phenyl chloroformate which comprises adding to a solution of phosgene in at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of pentane, hexane, heptane, benzene, toluene and xylene, a slurry containing anhydrous sodium phenolate in at least one material selected from the group

PHENYL CHLOROFORMATE FOR SYNTHESIS