2-Chloroethyl methyl sulfide
Agent Name
2-Chloroethyl methyl sulfide
CAS Number
542-81-4
Formula
C3-H7-Cl-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Chloro-2-(methylthio)ethane; 2-Methylthioethyl chloride; 2-Chloroethyl methyl sulphide; Ethane, 1-chloro-2-(methylthio)- (9CI); Sulfide, 2-chloroethyl methyl (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Yellow liquid with a stench; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption; Possible carcinogen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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