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Chloromethyl chloroformate

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Density
  
1.45 g/cm³

Appearance
  
Colorless liquid

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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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Chloromethyl chloroformate Wikipedia


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