Chloromethyl pivalate
Agent Name
Chloromethyl pivalate
CAS Number
18997-19-8
Formula
C6-H11-Cl-O2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, chloromethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Pivaloyloxymethyl chloride; POM; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors
Description
Colorless to very faintly yellow clear liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
An irritant and lachrymator; May cause CNS depression; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Diphosgene" and "Chloromethyl methyl ether."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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