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Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate

Also known as: Ethyl (chloroformyl)acetate, Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropionate, Ethyl 2-chloro-2-formylethanoate, Ethyl α-Formyl-α-chloroacetate, 2-Chloro-3-oxopropanoic acid ethyl ester, 2-Chloro-3-oxopropionic acid ethyl ester, Propanoic acid, 2-chloro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester, Ethyl 3-chloro-3-oxopropanoate, Ethyl chloromalonaldehydate, Ethyl 2-(chlorocarbonyl)acetate, ethyl 2-formyl-2-chloro-acetate, ethyl formylchloroacetate

Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate (CAS 33142-21-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H7ClO3 and a molecular weight of 150.560 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 172.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 68.2±22.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
33142-21-1
Jingsj CID
J-1162479-6
Molecular Formula
C5H7ClO3
Molecular Weight
150.560 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point172.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point68.2±22.2 °C
Exact Mass150.008377
PSA43.37000
LogP1.02
Vapor Pressure1.3±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.431

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918300090
Summary2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate?

The CAS number of Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate is 33142-21-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate?

Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate has molecular formula C5H7ClO3 and molecular weight 150.560 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate?

For Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate, Upstream Products: ethyl chloroacetate, Ethyl formate, Ethanol; Downstream Products: Ethyl thiazole-5-carboxylate, Ethyl 2-aminothiazole-5-carboxylate, Ethyl 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylate.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate (CAS 33142-21-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1162479-6 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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