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Ethyl 2-bromoacetate is the chemical compound with the formula CH2BrCO2C2H5. It is the ethyl ester of bromoacetic acid and is prepared in two steps from acetic acid. It is a lachrymator and has a fruity pungent odor. It is also a highly toxic alkylating agent and may be fatal if inhaled.

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IUPAC name
Ethyl bromoacetate

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