Dichloroacetone
Agent Name
Dichloroacetone
Alternative Name
1,3-Dichloro-2-propanone
CAS Number
534-07-6
Formula
C3-H4-Cl2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,3-Dichloro-2-propanone; 1,3-Dichloroacetona [Spanish]; 1,3-Dichloroacetone; 1,3-Dichloropropanone; 2-Propanone, 1,3-dichloro-; Acetone, 1,3-dichloro; Bis(chloromethyl) ketone; Bis(chloromethyl)ketone; Dichloro-1,3 acetone [French]; s-Dichloroacetone; sym-Dichloroacetone; [ChemIDplus] UN2649
Category
Halogenated Ketones
Description
A crystalline solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in the synthesis of citric acid; [HSDB]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A lachrymator and vesicant; [Merck Index #3052] Can burn skin and eyes; [CAMEO] Causes burns; Very toxic if swallowed or inhaled; Inhalation of high concentration may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Chloroacetone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 29 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
Melting point = 45 degrees C; [HSDB]
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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