Ethyl chloroacetate

Ethyl chloroacetate is an organic compound with the chemical formula ClCH2CO2CH2CH3. It is used primarily in the chemical industry. It is used as a solvent for organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of pesticides (such as sodium fluoroacetate).

Use

 * An example for the use of this agent was in the synthesis of cinepazet.
 * Synthesis of Fenmetramide.