Ethyl chloroacetate
Agent Name
Ethyl chloroacetate
CAS Number
105-39-5
Formula
C4-H7-Cl-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, chloro-, ethyl ester; Chloroacetic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl alpha-chloroacetate; Ethyl chloroethanoate; Ethyl monochloracetate; Ethyl monochloroacetate; Ethylester kyseliny chloroctove [Czech]; Acetic acid, 2-chloro-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN1181
Category
Chloroacetic Acid Derivatives
Description
Clear liquid with fruity odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, military poison, and to make other organic chemicals; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] Toxic by inhalation, skin absorption, and ingestion; [ESIS] May cause pulmonary edema; Strong lachrymator; [HSDB] No sensitizing effects known; Causes lacrimation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.87 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 765 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 53 deg C; [ICSC] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: