| Chemical Properties | Ethyl-2-chloropropionate is a liquid with a
pleasant odor |
| Chemical Properties | clear colorless liquid |
| Uses | Ethyl 2-chloropropionate was used as initiator during the synthesis of poly(2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) via atom transfer radical polymerization. It was also used in the synthesis of end-functionalized poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) with pyrenyl group. |
| General Description | A clear colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Flash point of 100°F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. |
| Air & Water Reactions | Highly flammable. Insoluble in water. |
| Reactivity Profile | Ethyl 2-chloropropionate is a halogenated ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. |
| Health Hazard | May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. |
| Fire Hazard | HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. |
| Potential Exposure | This material is used in organic
synthesis. |
| Shipping | UN2935 Ethyl 2-chloropropionate, Hazard
Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid. |
| Incompatibilities | Flammable liquid; forms explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, and reducing agents.
Esters are generally incompatible with nitrates. Moisture
may cause hydrolysis or other forms of decomposition.
Esters react with acids releasing heat in addition to alcohols
and acids. Contact with caustic solutions generate heat.
Contact with esters with alkali metals and hydrides releases
flammable hydrogen. |
