ethyl chloroacetate
ethyl chloroacetate
[¦eth·əl ‚klȯr·ō′as·ə‚tāt] (organic chemistry)
CH2ClCOOC2H5 A colorless liquid, boiling at 145°C; used as a poison gas, solvent, and chemical intermediate.
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