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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 |
| Linear Formula | FCH2CO2CH2CH3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.375 |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| UN Number | UN2929 |
| Beilstein | 1743761 |
| Merck Index | 14,4167 |
| Solubility Information | Decomposes in water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Ethyl fluoroacetate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P361-Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Ethyl fluoroacetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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