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Ethyl fluoroacetate, 98%
Description
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.
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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
Specifications
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. |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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