Synlett 2000; 2000(12): 1860
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-8703
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Triphosgene

D. Krishnaswamy*
  • *Division of Organic Synthesis, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411008, Maharastra, India; E-mail: arasd@dalton.ncl.res.in
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

The synthetic utility of triphosgene or bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate has been extensively investigated in the last decade. It has now become a versatile synthetic tool in the preparation of many classes of organic compounds. It is a white crystalline solid (mp = 80°C), soluble in common organic solvents like CH2Cl2, THF, ether, chloroform. Being a solid, it is easier and safer to handle than its gaseous cogener, phosgene. Reactions with triphosgene can be carried out under mild conditions to get excellent yields of products.

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