Applications It is mainly used as an intermediate for preparation of other chemicals. Phenyl chloroformate is used in the synthesis of poly(2-(phenoxycarbonyloxy)ethyl methacrylate) and phenyl-(4-vinylphenyl) carbonate. It acts as a precursor of phenyl mixed anhydrides which are used in peptide coupling reactions. Description COLOURLESS-TO-LIGHT-YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Decomposes on heating and on contact with water and moisture. This produces…
