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Chemical compound
Ethyl iodoacetate is an organic compound with the chemical formula ICH2CO2CH2CH3. It is a derivative of ethyl acetate.[2][3] Under normal conditions, the compound is a clear, light yellow to orange liquid.
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Used by the British during World War I, it was codenamed SK gas, for the initials of South Kensington, where it was developed.[4]
Like many alkyl iodides, ethyl iodoacetate is an alkylating agent, which makes it useful in organic synthesis, yet toxic. Ethyl iodoacetate is also a lachrymatory agent.
References
- ^ GHS: Sigma-Aldrich 242934
- ^ "242934 ALDRICH Ethyl iodoacetate". Sigma Aldrich. sigmaaldrich.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Ethyl iodoacetate". chemicalbook.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Timothy T. Marrs; Robert L. Maynard; Frederick Sidell (4 April 2007). Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicology and Treatment. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 682–. ISBN 978-0-470-06002-5.
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