Ethyl fluoroacetate
Also known as: Acetic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethyl ester, Acetic acid, fluoro-, ethyl ester, EINECS 207-297-8, ETHYL FLUOROACETATE, ETHYL MONOFLUOROACETATE, Ethyl 2-fluoroacetate, Ethylester kyseliny fluoroctove, FLUOROACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER, Fluoracetic acid ethyl ester, Fluoroacetic Acid Ethyl Ester, MFCD00000450, ethylesterkyselinyfluoroctove, fluoro-acetic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl fluoroacetate (CAS 459-72-3) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H7FO2 and a molecular weight of 106.096 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 118.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 30.0±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H300 and H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 459-72-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-1028923-5
- Molecular Formula
- C4H7FO2
- Molecular Weight
- 106.096 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 118.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 30.0±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 106.043007 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 0.37 |
| Vapor Pressure | 17.0±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.354 |
| Additional Property | DECOMPOSES |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H300
- H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl fluoroacetate?
The CAS number of Ethyl fluoroacetate is 459-72-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl fluoroacetate?
Ethyl fluoroacetate has molecular formula C4H7FO2 and molecular weight 106.096 g/mol.
Is Ethyl fluoroacetate hazardous?
Ethyl fluoroacetate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H300; H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl fluoroacetate?
For Ethyl fluoroacetate, Upstream Products: Ethyl 2-fluoro-2-iodoacetate, octene, Ethyl bromoacetate; Downstream Products: alpha-Fluorocinnamic acid, Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoroacetoacetate, ETHYL CHLOROFLUOROACETATE.
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