Benzenesulfonyl chloride
Agent Name
Benzenesulfonyl chloride
CAS Number
98-09-9
Formula
C6-H5-Cl-O2-S
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
BSC-refine D; Benezenesulfochloride; Benzene sulfochloride; Benzene sulfonechloride; Benzenesulfon chloride; Benzenesulfonic (acid) chloride; Benzenesulfonic chloride; Benzenesulfonic(acid)chloride; Benzenesulphonyl chloride; Benzenosulfochlorek [Polish]; Benzenosulfochloride; Benzenosulphochloride; Benzolsulfochloride; Phenylsulfonyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2225
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Clear, oily liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Liver damage has been reported in workers after skin exposure; liver injury also occurs in high-dose animal studies; [HSDB] Can cause irritation of the respiratory tract and at higher concentrations pulmonary edema; [NJ-HSFS] Can cause burns to skin and eyes; A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.068 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 1,870 mg/m3/1h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point > 233 deg F; VP from HSDB;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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