2-Chloropropionic acid
Agent Name
2-Chloropropionic acid
CAS Number
598-78-7
Formula
C3-H5-Cl-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Chloropropanoic acid; Propanoic acid, 2-chloro-; Propionic acid, 2-chloro-; Propionic acid, alpha-chloro-; alpha-Chloropropionic acid; alpha-Monochloropropionic acid; UN2511; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Pale liquid with a slight odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in agricultural, chemical, and pharmaceutical production; [ACGIH]
Comments
Causes testicular atrophy in rats after high-dose feeding; Corrosive to the skin and eyes; [ACGIH]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 ppm
Vapor Pressure
1.06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Freezing Point = -12.1 deg C; Boiling Point = 187 deg C; VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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