Propionyl chloride
Agent Name
Propionyl chloride
CAS Number
79-03-8
Formula
C3-H5-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Propionic acid chloride; Propionic chloride; Propanoyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] Chloro ethyl ketone; [CAMEO] UN1815
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid with a pungent odor; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Decomposed vigorously by water; [Merck Index] Reacts with water producing propionic acid and hydrochloric acid; Corrosive and highly irritating to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
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:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: