| Name | 2-Chloro Ethyl Isocyanate |
| Synonyms | nsc87418 2-chlorethylisokyanat 2-CHLOROETHYL ISOCYANATE 2-chloroethyl isocyanate 2-Chloro Ethyl Isocyanate 1-chloro-2-isocyanatoethane 1-chloro-2-isocyanato-ethan 1-CHLORO-2-ISOCYANATO-ETHANE ISOCYANIC ACID 2-CHLOROETHYL ESTER |
| CAS | 1943-83-5 |
| EINECS | 217-734-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C3H4ClNO/c4-1-2-5-3-6/h1-2H2 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H4ClNO |
| Molar Mass | 105.52 |
| Density | 1.237g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 144-145 °C |
| Boling Point | 141-142°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 135°F |
| Water Solubility | reacts |
| Vapor Presure | 7.88mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
| BRN | 1071429 |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Stability | Stable, but moisture sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with water, moisture, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, acids, alcohols, amines. |
| Sensitive | Lachrymatory |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.447(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Liquid. Boiling point 135 ℃, relative density 1.237, refractive index 1.4490, flash point 56 ℃, corrosive, may have carcinogenic effect. |
| Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R42 - May cause sensitization by inhalation R34 - Causes burns R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S38 - In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S28A - S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S7/9 - |
| UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | NQ8450000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-19 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29291090 |
| Hazard Note | Toxic/Corrosive/Lachrymatory/Sensitizer |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | synthesis of nitrosourea antitumor drugs. intermediate |