Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

DOT Classification:  6.1; Label: Poison

The CAS registry number of Ethyl chloracetate is 105-39-5. Its EINECS registry number is 203-294-0. The IUPAC name is ethyl 2-chloroacetate. In addition, the molecular formula is C₄H₇ClO₂. What's more, it is a kind of colourless liquid and can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.94; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.94; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.94; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 3.05; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 3.05; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 77.3; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 77.3; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (10)Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å²; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.411; (12)Molar Refractivity: 27.2 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 109.4 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 10.78 ×10^-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 29.2 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 1.119 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 65.6 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 40.43 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 147.6 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 4.39 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Ethyl chloracetate: it can be prepared by chloroacetic acid and ethanol. This reaction will need reagents P₂O₅, CuSO₄ and Na₂SO₄. The reaction time is 2 hours by heating. The yield is about 45%.

Uses of Ethyl chloracetate: it can react with 1-(N-phenylamino)-3-butoxypropane-2-thiol to get (1-butoxymethyl-2-phenylamino-ethylsulfanyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester. This reaction will need reagent NaOH and solvent H₂O. The reaction time is 1 hours at reaction temperature of 30-40 °C. The yield is about 32%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is flammable. And it is toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Moreover, it is very toxic to aquatic organisms. During using it, you should keep away from sources of ignition. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.). In addition, you should avoid release to the environment and you can refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. Besides, keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place after using it.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: ClCC(=O)OCC
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C4H7ClO2/c1-2-7-4(6)3-5/h2-3H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: VEUUMBGHMNQHGO-UHFFFAOYAS

The toxicity data is as follows: