Chloromethyl chloroformate

Chloromethyl chloroformate
Identifiers
CAS number	22128-62-7
PubChem	62754
ChemSpider	56498 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1 Image 2
SMILES ClC(OCCl)=O ClC(=O)OCCl
InChI InChI=1S/C2H2Cl2O2/c3-1-6-2(4)5/h1H2 Y Key: JYWJULGYGOLCGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C2H2Cl2O2/c3-1-6-2(4)5/h1H2 Key: JYWJULGYGOLCGW-UHFFFAOYAF
Properties
Molecular formula	C2H2Cl2O2
Molar mass	128.94 g mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
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Infobox references

Chloromethyl chloroformate (CClO₂CH₂Cl) is a chemical compound developed for use in chemical warfare in World War I. It is a tearing agent designed to cause temporary blindness. It is a colorless liquid with a penetrating, irritating odor.

Industrially, chloromethyl chloroformate is used to manufacture other chemicals.

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