2,4-Dichloro-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
Agent Name
2,4-Dichloro-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
CAS Number
320-60-5
Formula
C7-H3-Cl2-F3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,4-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride; 2,4-Dichloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene; Benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1-(trifluoromethyl)-; Toluene, 2,4-dichloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes somnolence, tremor, and dyspnea in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; Causes dermatitis in dermal lethal-dose studies of rabbits (lethal-dose > 10,000 mg/kg); [RTECS] An irritant; [ECHA REACH Registrations] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.11 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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