Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate
Agent Name
Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate
CAS Number
609-15-4
Formula
C6-H9-Cl-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
A 21960; 2-Chloro-3-oxobutanoic acid, ethyl ester; 2-Chloro-3-oxobutyric acid ethyl ester; 2-Chloroacetoacetic acid ethyl ester; Butanoic acid, 2-chloro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl alpha-chloroacetoacetate; Ethyl-2-chloracetoacetate; Acetoacetic acid, 2-chloro-, ethyl ester (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN2920
Category
Halogenated Esters
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ethyl acetoacetate." See "Methyl dichloroacetate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.22 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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