3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid
Agent Name
3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid
CAS Number
937-14-4
Formula
C7-H5-Cl-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Chlorobenzenecarboperoxoic acid; 3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid; Perbenzoic acid, m-chloro-; m-Chlorobenzoyl hydroperoxide; m-Chloroperbenzoic acid; m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid; Benzenecarboperoxoic acid, 3-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] Acide chloro-3-peroxybenzoique (French DOT); Acido 3-chloroperoxibenzoico (Spanish DOT); MCPBA; Peroxybenzoic acid, m-chloro-; [CAMEO] UN3106
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Solid; [CAMEO] White, wet crystalline aggregates; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An oxidizing agent; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
A strong oxidizing agent that may ignite combustible materials; Explosion hazard by heat, shock, friction, or contamination; [CAMEO] Wetted with 57-86% water; An oxidizer that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; May explode on heating; Causes irritation or burns; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organic peroxide type D, solid."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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