Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl azidoacetate (CAS: 637-81-0)?
Answer
Ethyl azidoacetate (CAS: 637-81-0) is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 110.11 g/mol. It has a pungent odor and is highly soluble in water and organic solvents. Chemically, it is reactive and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is also unstable to light and heat, decomposing into acetic acid and azide ion.
About
CAS No
637-81-0
English Name
Ethyl azidoacetate
Molecular Formula
C4H7N3O2
Molecular Weight
129.12 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OCC)CN=[N+]=[N-]
InChIKey
HVJJYOAPXBPQQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
