Trifluoromethanesulfonyl chloride
Agent Name
Trifluoromethanesulfonyl chloride
CAS Number
421-83-0
Formula
C-Cl-F3-O2-S
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Trifluoromethanesulphonyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] Triflyl chloride; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3265
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Clear light yellow liquid; Boiling point = 29-32 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
535.6 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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