1-(Chloromethyl)naphthalene
Agent Name
1-(Chloromethyl)naphthalene
CAS Number
86-52-2
Formula
C11-H9-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
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
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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