Agent Name
3-Chloro-1-butene
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Methylallyl chloride; alpha-Methallyl chloride; alpha-Methylallyl chloride; gamma-Chloro-alpha-butylene; 1-Butene, 3-chloro-; 3-Chlorobut-1-ene; [ChemIDplus] UN2554
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
DL-, D(-)-, and L(+)-forms are liquids; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Pungent odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Stabilized with 3% or less sodium carbonate (CAS# 497-19-8); A moderate eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] An eye irritant and lachrymator; Toxic by ingestion; Oral LD50 (rat) = 355-405 mg/kg; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "3-Chloro-2-methyl-1-propene." Search for (563-52-0[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic OR sensitizer OR sensitization OR dermatitis): no results; [PubMed]
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Methylallyl chloride."
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