Ethyl bromoacetate
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Ethyl bromoacetate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.992 |
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| UN number | 1603 |
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| Properties | |
| BrCH2CO2CH2CH3 | |
| Molar mass | 167.002 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless to yellow liquid |
| Odor | Fruity, pungent |
| Density | 1.51 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −38 °C (−36 °F; 235 K) |
| Boiling point | 158 °C (316 °F; 431 K) |
| Insoluble | |
| −82.8·10−6 cm3/mol | |
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| H300, H310, H330 | |
| P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301+P310, P302+P350, P304+P340, P310, P320, P321, P322, P330, P361, P363, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
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| Flash point | 47 °C (117 °F; 320 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ethyl bromoacetate is the chemical compound with the formula BrCH2CO2CH2CH3. It is the ethyl ester of bromoacetic acid and is prepared in two steps from acetic acid. It is a lachrymator and has a fruity, pungent odor. It is also a highly toxic alkylating agent and may be fatal if inhaled.