Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate
[CAS 638-07-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Ethyl ester compound
• Name: Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate
• Synonyms: Ethyl 4-chloro-3-oxobutanoate
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₉ClO₃
• Molecular Weight: 164.59
• CAS Registry Number: 638-07-3
• EC Number: 211-317-0

Properties

• Density: 1.218
• Melting point: -8 °C
• Boiling point: 103 °C (16 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.451-1.453
• Flash point: 96 °C
• Water solubility: 47.5 g/L (20 °C)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T;N
• Risk Statements: R24/25;R34;R51/53
• Safety Statements: S26;S36/37/39;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314

• Transport Information: UN 2922