17639-93-9

Name Methyl 2-chloropropionate
CAS 17639-93-9
EINECS(EC#) 241-624-5
Molecular Formula C4H7ClO2
MDL Number MFCD00000863
Molecular Weight 122.55
MOL File 17639-93-9.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance clear colorless liquid
Melting point  -10 °C
Boiling point  132-133 °C(lit.)
density  1.075 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4.22 (vs air)
vapor pressure  5.25 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.417(lit.)
Fp  101 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
solubility  Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  clear liquid
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity 1.075
PH 6-7 (H2O, 20℃)
Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
explosive limit 2.8-13.9%(V)
Water Solubility  immiscible
BRN  1421535
InChI 1S/C4H7ClO2/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h3H,1-2H3
InChIKey JLEJCNOTNLZCHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES ClC(C)C(=O)OC
CAS DataBase Reference 17639-93-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Methyl 2-chloropropionate(17639-93-9)
EPA Substance Registry System 17639-93-9(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Flame (GHS02)Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
R10:Flammable.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking .
RIDADR  UN 2933 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  UE9100000
Autoignition Temperature 430 °C DIN 51794
TSCA  Yes
REACH Registrations Active
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29159080
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications Eye Irrit. 2
Flam. Liq. 3
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route. See also ESTERS. A flammable liquid when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl-.

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