Ethyl iodoacetate

HCID 12183

Basic information

CAS
623-48-3
Standard SMILES
CCOC(=O)CI
InChIKey
MFFXVVHUKRKXCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C4H7IO2
Average molar mass
214 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
213.94907746

Overview

Ethyl iodoacetate is a chemical compound that is a derivative of ethyl acetate. It is a lachrymatory agent.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Ethyl iodoacetate
IUPAC
ethyl 2-iodoacetate
English name
Ethyl iodoacetate
Molecular formula
C4H7IO2
Molecular weight
214

Names & synonyms

ETHYL IODOACETATEethyl 2-iodoacetate623-48-3Acetic acid, iodo-, ethyl esterEthyl monoiodoacetateIodoacetic acid, ethyl esterIodoacetic acid ethyl esterEINECS 210-796-3Ethylester kyseliny jodoctoveEthylester kyseliny jodoctove [Czech]MFCD00001081NSC 58809
Show more names
s9Rpn6p44.5Ethyliodoacetate,98%ethylmonoiodoacetateIodoacetic acid ethyl
BRN 0741934Acetic acid, 2-iodo-, ethyl esterX9ZR7PV2QFS 9iodo-acetic acid ethyl ester4-02-00-00535 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)NSC-58809ethyliodoacetate

Database identifiers

CAS
623-48-3
PubChem CID
12183
DTXSID
DTXSID5060770
UNII
X9ZR7PV2QF
EC Number
210-796-3
Nikkaji
J54.938J

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
1.2
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
3
Heavy atoms
7

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesOther Classes -> Halogenated Esters
SpringerMaterials PropertiesBoiling point
Physical DescriptionClear dark brown liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
25 °C · <25 °C
Boiling point
179 · 179-180 °C(lit.)
Density
1.808 g/mL · 1.808 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.503(lit.)
Flash point
170 °F · 170 °F
storage temp.
2 · 2-8°C

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Danger

H300 (97.7%): Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P330, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 44 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory InformationEthyl iodoacetate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazards Summary · 1 item

Causes altered sleep time (including change in righting reflex), somnolence, and convulsions in oral lethal-dose studies of mice and rats; [RTECS] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Highly toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 2 (97.7%)

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.
Carcinogen ClassificationNo indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).

Safety data

F
8-19
PPE
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
AI3575000
ridadr
UN 2922 8/PG 2

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

General Manufacturing InformationAcetic acid, 2-iodo-, ethyl ester: ACTIVE

Applications

UsesEthyl iodoacetate was used in the synthesis of trans-2,3-disubstituted indolines by reacting with 1-azido-2-allylbenzene derivatives via a diastereoselective radical cascade.

Upstream & downstream products

Related reactions

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Compound notes

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