Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Agent Name
Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Carboxycyclopropane; Cyclopropionic acid; [ChemIDplus] CPC-acid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3265
Description
Clear light yellow liquid; mp = 14-17 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other organic chemicals; [REPROTOX]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 172 mg/kg; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Vapor Pressure
1.53 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
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