2,2,2-Trifluoroacetophenone

Agent Name
2,2,2-Trifluoroacetophenone
CAS Number
434-45-7
Formula
C8-H5-F3-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
2,2,2-Trifluoroacetophenone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-phenylethanone; alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoroacetophenone; Phenyl trifluoromethyl ketone; Trifluoromethyl phenyl ketone; Acetophenone, 2,2,2-trifluoro- (8CI); Ethanone, 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1224
Category
Tear Gas Agents
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant and lachrymator; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "alpha-Chloroacetophenone."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.22 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Lachrymator
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Other Information
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