3-Chloro-1-butene
Agent Name
3-Chloro-1-butene
CAS Number
563-52-0
Formula
C4-H7-Cl
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
153 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Methylallyl chloride."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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