1-(Chloromethyl)naphthalene

Agent Name
1-(Chloromethyl)naphthalene
CAS Number
86-52-2
Formula
C11-H9-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
1-(Chloromethyl)naphthalene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-(Chlormethyl)naftalen [Czech]; 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene; 1-Menaphthyl chloride; 1-Naphthylmethyl chloride; alpha-(Chloromethyl)naphthalene; alpha-Naphthylmethyl chloride; Naphthalene, 1-chloromethyl-; Naphthalene, alpha-chloromethyl-; Naphthalene, 1-(chloromethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Naphthalenes
Description
Pale yellow solid with a pungent odor; mp = 31-33 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes lachrymation, diarrhea, and increased body temperature in dermal lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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