Agent Name
Trichloroacetyl chloride
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Acetyl chloride, trichloro-; Superpalite; Trichloroacetic acid chloride; Trichloroacetochloride; Acetyl chloride, trichloro-; UN2442; [ChemIDplus]
Description
Liquid that decomposes in water; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
"Experiments conducted at Argonne showed that no gas is generated upon mixing with water." No apparent evolution of hydrochloric acid after mixing with water; A strong skin irritant; [CAMEO]
Vapor Pressure
21.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 475 mg/m3/4H
Explanatory Notes
Boiling Point = 244 deg F; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: