1-Naphthyl isocyanate
Agent Name
1-Naphthyl isocyanate
CAS Number
86-84-0
Formula
C11-H7-N-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
alpha-Naphthyl isocyanate; 1-Isocyanatonaphthalene; Isocyanic acid, 1-naphthyl ester (8CI); Naphthalene, 1-isocyanato-; [ChemIDplus] UN2206
Category
Monoisocyanates
Description
Colorless nearly odorless liquid; Vapors have a pungent odor of isocyanates; [Merck Index] Faintly yellow-green liquid;
Sources/Uses
"Used to separate enantiomers of beta-blockers." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; A lachrymator and possible sensitizer; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Phenyl isocyanate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Isocyanates, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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