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Ethyl isocyanoacetate, 98%
Description
Ethyl isocyanoacetate is used in the syntheses of 7-aza-tetrahydroindoles, oxazolines, benzodiazepines, imidazoles and oxazoles. For example, it is involved in the synthesis of 1H-indole-2-carboxylate by condensing with 2-bromo benzenealdehyde using CuI as a catalyst. It is a precursor used in the preparation of ethyl thiazole-4-carboxylate upon reaction with O-ethyl thioformate.
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Ethyl isocyanoacetate is used in the syntheses of 7-aza-tetrahydroindoles, oxazolines, benzodiazepines, imidazoles and oxazoles. For example, it is involved in the synthesis of 1H-indole-2-carboxylate by condensing with 2-bromo benzenealdehyde using CuI as a catalyst. It is a precursor used in the preparation of ethyl thiazole-4-carboxylate upon reaction with O-ethyl thioformate.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Moisture and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.035 |
Boiling Point | 194°C to 196°C |
Flash Point | 84°C (183°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.422 |
Quantity | 1 g |
UN Number | UN2810 |
Beilstein | 3588613 |
Sensitivity | Light and moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Miscible with organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 113.12 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H331-H227-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 221-077-9 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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