2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride

Agent Name
2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride
CAS Number
89-75-8
Formula
C7-H3-Cl3-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Benzoyl chloride, 2,4-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] DCOC; [Acros Organics MSDS] UN3261
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Colorless solid or liquid; mp = 21 deg C; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
Hydrolyzed by water or moisture producing gaseous and aqueous hydrogen chloride; Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Benzoyl chloride."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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