Ethyl Iodoacetate

Name:
Ethyl Iodoacetate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CH2ICOOC2H5
Properties:
Dense, colorless liquid. Decomposed by light and air, also (very slowly) by alkaline solutions and water. D 1.8, bp 179C, vapor d 7.4, vap press 0.54 mm Hg (20C).
Derivation:
Interaction of potassium iodide with ethyl bromo- or chloroacetate.
Hazard:
Strong irritant to eyes and skin.