Vinylmagnesium chloride
Agent Name
Vinylmagnesium chloride
CAS Number
3536-96-7
Formula
C2-H3-Cl-Mg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Chlorovinylmagnesium; Magnesium, chloroethenyl-; [ChemIDplus] Vinylmagnesium chloride, 15 wt% solution in tetrahydrofuran; [Acros Organics MSDS] UN3148
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
15% solution in tetrahydrofuran: Brown liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] 15% solution in tetrahydrofuran: Reacts violently and/or explosively with water and moisture in the air; May ignite or explode on contact with moisture; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause chemical burns to respiratory tract and CNS depression; May cause liver and kidney injury; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Water-reactive liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
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
Other Information
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