Ethyl chloroformate
[CAS# 541-41-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Ethyl ester compound
• Name: Ethyl chloroformate
• Synonyms: Ethyl chlorocarbonate; Carbonchloridic acid ethyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₅ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 108.52
• CAS Registry Number: 541-41-3
• EC Number: 208-778-5

Properties

• Density: 1.135
• Melting point: -81 ºC
• Boiling point: 94 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.395-1.396
• Flash point: 16 ºC
• Water solubility: decomposes

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS06;GHS05 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225-H330-H302-H314
• Safety Description: S9;S16;S26;S28;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H302

• Transport Information: UN 1182