Ethyl Chloroacetate

• CAT Number: R049149
• CAS Number: 105-39-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H7ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 122.55
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; (Ethoxycarbonyl)methyl Chloride; 2-Chloroacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Monochloroacetate; Ethyl Chloracetate; Ethyl α-Chloroacetate; NSC 8833
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-chloroacetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7ClO2/c1-2-7-4(6)3-5/h2-3H2,1H3
• InChIKey: VEUUMBGHMNQHGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCl

Ethyl Chloroacetate(CAT: R049149) is a versatile organic ester with the chemical formula C₄H₇ClO₂. Appearing as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor, it is primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance synthesis. Its reactive chloroacetate group enables alkylation reactions, making it essential in the preparation of dyes, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and pesticides. Ethyl Chloroacetate is highly flammable and should be handled with care under controlled conditions. It is miscible with most organic solvents but hydrolyzes in water. Ideal for use in organic synthesis laboratories, it plays a critical role in producing fine chemical derivatives.