Ethyl iodoacetate

Ethyl iodoacetate

Names
IUPAC name ethyl 2-iodoacetate
Identifiers
CAS Number	623-48-3 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11683 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.009.816
PubChem CID	12183
InChI InChI=1S/C4H7IO2/c1-2-7-4(6)3-5/h2-3H2,1H3 Y Key: MFFXVVHUKRKXCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C4H7IO2/c1-2-7-4(6)3-5/h2-3H2,1H3 Key: MFFXVVHUKRKXCI-UHFFFAOYAB
SMILES CCOC(=O)CI
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H7IO2
Molar mass	214.00 g·mol−1
Density	1.808 g/mL
Boiling point	179 to 180 °C (354 to 356 °F; 452 to 453 K)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	-97.6·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
EU classification (DSD) (outdated)	T
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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

Like many alkyl iodides, ethyl iodoacetate is an alkylating agent, which makes it useful in organic synthesis, yet toxic.