Ethyl iodoacetate

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Ethyl iodoacetate
Identifiers
CAS number 623-48-3
PubChem 12183
ChemSpider 11683 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C4H7IO2
Molar mass 214.00 g mol−1
Density 1.808 g/mL
Boiling point 179-180 °C
Hazards
EU classification T
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Ethyl iodoacetate is a chemical compound that is a derivative of ethyl acetate. It is a lachrymatory agent.

Like many alkyl iodides, ethyl iodoacetate is an alkylating agent, which makes it useful in organic synthesis, yet toxic.

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