Methyl phosphonic dichloride
Agent Name
Methyl phosphonic dichloride
CAS Number
676-97-1
Formula
C-H3-Cl2-O-P
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Methanephosphonyl chloride; Methylphosphonic dichloride; Phosphonic dichloride, methyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
Description
A solid below 95-99 deg F; [HSDB] Colorless liquid; Melting point = 90-93 deg F; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used for "the preparation of oligonucleotides"; [HSDB]
Comments
Reacts with water to generate hydrogen chloride; Contact with substance causes severe burns; [CAMEO] Causes burns; Very toxic by inhalation--may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Melting point = 95-99 deg F; Boiling point = 325 deg F; [HSDB]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: