Phenyl formate is widely used in the palladium-catalyzed carbonylation of aryl, alkenyl and allyl halides. It is also used as a reagent for the formylation of amines.
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ApplicationsPhenyl formate is widely used in the palladium-catalyzed carbonylation of aryl, alkenyl and allyl halides. It is also used as a reagent for the formylation of amines.
SolubilityImmiscible with water, alcohol, ether and benzene.