Methyl 2,3-dichloropropionate
[CAS# 3674-09-7]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Methyl ester compound
• Name: Methyl 2,3-dichloropropionate
• Synonyms: 2,3-Dichloropropionic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₆Cl₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 157.00
• CAS Registry Number: 3674-09-7
• EC Number: 222-940-2

Properties

• Density: 1.328
• Boiling point: 92 ºC (50 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.445-1.449
• Flash point: 42 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R10;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S16;S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227