Ethyl fluoroacetate, 98%

Description

CAS: 459-72-3 | C4H7FO2 | 106.096 g/mol

Ethyl fluoroacetate is used in the synthesis of 4-deoxy-4-fluoro-muscarines. It is also used as starting reagent for the synthesis of ethyl(diethoxyphosphoryl)fluoroacetate. and in development of an ammonolysis-based microencapsulation process.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ethyl fluoroacetate is used in the synthesis of 4-deoxy-4-fluoro-muscarines. It is also used as starting reagent for the synthesis of ethyl(diethoxyphosphoryl)fluoroacetate. and in development of an ammonolysis-based microencapsulation process.

Solubility
Decomposes in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 459-72-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H7FO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.096
• MDL Number: MFCD00000450
• InChI Key: VCYZVXRKYPKDQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl fluoroacetate, ethyl monofluoroacetate, acetic acid, fluoro-, ethyl ester, fluoroacetic acid ethyl ester, unii-aus1l6um7b, ethylester kyseliny fluoroctove, monofluoroacetic acid ethyl ester, aus1l6um7b, ethylester kyseliny fluoroctove czech, acetic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester
• PubChem CID: 9988
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-fluoroacetate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CF

• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 1.093 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 119°C to 120°C
• Refractive Index: 1.375
• Linear Formula: FCH₂CO₂CH₂CH₃
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN2929
• Beilstein: 1743761
• Merck Index: 14,4167
• Solubility Information: Decomposes in water.
• Formula Weight: 106.1
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl fluoroacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H300+H310+H330
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H226 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P310-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	207-297-8
RTECSNumber	AH7175000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only