Trichloroacetic anhydride
Agent Name
Trichloroacetic anhydride
CAS Number
4124-31-6
Formula
C4-Cl6-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trichloro-, 1,1'-anhydride; Acetic acid, trichloro-, anhydride; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Hydrolyzed by water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Pentafluoropropionic anhydride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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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