Phthaloyl chloride
Agent Name
Phthaloyl chloride
CAS Number
88-95-9
Formula
C8-H4-Cl2-O2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
1,2-Bis(chlorocarbonyl)benzene; Phthalic acid dichloride; Phthalic chloride; Phthalic dichloride; Phthaloyl dichloride; Phthalyl chloride; Phthalyl dichloride; 1,2-Benzenedicarbonyl dichloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Colorless oily liquid; mp = 15-16 deg C; [Merck Index] Colorless or yellow liquid; mp = 6-12 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Decomposed by water; [Merck Index] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Benzoyl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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