Propargyl chloride
Agent Name
Propargyl chloride
CAS Number
624-65-7
Formula
C3-H3-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Propynyl chloride; 3-Chloro-1-propyne; 3-Chloropropyne; 1-Propyne, 3-chloro-; Propyne, 3-chloro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Yellow to pale brown liquid with a pungent unpleasant odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
Exposure of rats to saturated vapor at 25 deg C caused mortalities within 1 minute; Causes burns; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Propargyl bromide." See "Dichloroacetylene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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