Triphosgene

    Triphosgene (Bis(trichloromethyl) carbonate, C₃Cl₆O₃) is a chemical compound that is used as a substitute for phosgene. At room temperature, the compound is a white crystalline solid that decomposes around 130 °C. The decomposition temperature of impure samples is lower.

Additional recommended knowledge

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Being a solid, even small amounts may be weighed easily to add the exact desired amount to a reaction.

See also

• Phosgene
• Diphosgene