1-Chlorododecane
Agent Name
1-Chlorododecane
Alternative Name
Lauryl chloride
CAS Number
112-52-7
Formula
C12-H25-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Dodecyl chloride; Lauryl chloride; n-Dodecyl chloride; Dodecane, 1-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Dodecyl chloride; n-Lauryl chloride; Prim-n-dodecylchloride; [CAMEO] UN3082
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Colorless oily liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and in the manufacture of photographic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, organometallic compounds, and surfactants; [EPA ChAMP: Screening Level Hazard Characterization: Dodecane, 1-chloro- - 2012]
Comments
An oral reproductive/developmental study of rats produced a LOAEL in males of 100 mg/kg/day for histopathological liver changes, a LOAEL in females of 300 mg/kg/day for increased adrenal weights with corresponding histopathological changes and decreased thymus weight, developmental toxicity (reduced pup survival, body weight, and weight gain at 1,000 mg/kg/day), and no evidence of reproductive toxicity; [EPA ChAMP: Screening Level Hazard Characterization: Dodecane, 1-chloro- - 2012] A skin irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Dodecane." See "1-Chlorohexane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.45 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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