Description

Ethyl fluoroacetate (CAS No. 459-72-3) is a highly specialized organic ester with the molecular formula C₄H₇FO₂. This compound, also known as ethyl 2-fluoroacetate or fluoroacetic acid ethyl ester, is a clear, volatile liquid with applications in research and chemical synthesis. It is widely utilized as a precursor in the preparation of fluorinated compounds, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals due to its reactive fluoroacetate moiety. Ethyl fluoroacetate must be handled with extreme caution as it exhibits high toxicity and is classified as a hazardous substance. Suitable for use in controlled laboratory environments, this product is available in high purity (98%) to ensure reproducibility in experimental procedures. Proper storage conditions (cool, dry, and well-ventilated area) and strict adherence to safety protocols are mandatory.

Properties

• CAS Number: 459-72-3
• Complexity: 62.7
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-fluoroacetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7FO2/c1-2-7-4(6)3-5/h2-3H2,1H3
• InChI Key: VCYZVXRKYPKDQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 106.04300762
• Molecular Formula: C4H7FO2
• Molecular Weight: 106.10
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CF
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 106.04300762
• Physical Description: Liquid; Clear colorless liquid;
• Color/Form: LIQUID
• Odor: ODOR OF ETHYL ACETATE
• Boiling Point: 121.6 °C @ 758 MM HG
• Solubility: SOL IN WATER
• Density: 1.0926 @ 20.5 °C
• Vapor Density: 3.7
• Refractive Index: INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.3767 @ 20.5 °C/D
• Synonyms: ETHYL FLUOROACETATE, 459-72-3, ethyl 2-fluoroacetate, Ethyl monofluoroacetate, Acetic acid, fluoro-, ethyl ester, Monofluoroacetic acid ethyl ester, Fluoroacetic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethylester kyseliny fluoroctove, HSDB 2846, AUS1L6UM7B, EINECS 207-297-8, NSC 133459, Ethylester kyseliny fluoroctove [Czech], BRN 1743761, NSC-133459, DTXSID8060034, Acetic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester, FLUOROACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER [MI], DTXCID6040456, Acetic acid, fluoro, ethyl ester, 207-297-8, ETHYLFLUOROACETATE, MFCD00000450, UNII-AUS1L6UM7B, Ethyl 2-fluoroacetate; 2-Fluoroacetic acid Ethyl ester, ethyl 2-fluoranylethanoate, Ethyl fluoroacetate, 98%, FCH2C(O)OC2H5, Fluoracetic acid ethyl ester, WLN: F1VO2, SCHEMBL157691, fluoro-acetic acid ethyl ester, SCHEMBL5888612, 2-fluoroacetic acid ethyl ester, VCYZVXRKYPKDQB-UHFFFAOYSA-, NSC133459, AKOS006220713, LS-12991, F0030, NS00031574, A10822, A826947, Ethyl Monofluoroacetate;Aceticacid,fluoro-,ethylester, Q27274128, F0001-1245, InChI=1/C4H7FO2/c1-2-7-4(6)3-5/h2-3H2,1H3

Ethyl fluoroacetate is primarily used in organic synthesis as a fluorinating agent and building block for fluorinated compounds. Researchers employ it in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials due to its ability to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules. It is also utilized in biochemical studies to investigate enzyme inhibition and metabolic pathways. Strict safety measures must be followed due to its high toxicity.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H300: Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P270, P280, P301+P316, P303+P361+P353, P321, P330, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (100%)
• Acute Tox. 2 (100%)
• Acute Tox. 2 (59%)
• Acute Tox. 2 (59%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (41%)

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