Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
32315-10-9
Molecular Formula
C3Cl6O3
Molecular Weight
296.75
Synonym

1,1,1-Trichloromethanol 1,1'-Carbonate; Carbonic Acid Bis(trichloromethyl)ester; Bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate

Keywords
Aliphatics
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Triphosgene is a crystalline, safer alternative to phosgene, widely used as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is primarily employed for the preparation of carbonates, chloroformates, isocyanates, and carbamates, serving as a versatile phosgene substitute in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing due to its stability and ease of handling.