| Agent Name |
Ethyl chloroacetate |
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| CAS Number |
105-39-5 |
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| Formula |
C4-H7-Cl-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| 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 |
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| Category |
Chloroacetic Acid Derivatives |
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| Description |
Clear liquid with fruity odor; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent, military poison, and to make other organic chemicals; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [ICSC] Toxic by inhalation, skin absorption, and ingestion; [ESIS] May cause pulmonary edema; Strong lachrymator; [HSDB] No sensitizing effects known; Causes lacrimation; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
4.87 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 765 ppm/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 53 deg C; [ICSC] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ETHYL CHLOROACETATE
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