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
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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