Agent Name
4-Chlorobenzoyl chloride
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Benzoyl chloride, 4-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] p-Chlorobenzoyl chloride; [RTECS] p-Chlorobenzoylchlorid; [ECHA REACH Registrations] PCOC; [Acros Organics MSDS] UN3129
Description
Clear colorless liquid; mp = 12-14 deg C; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make fine chemicals; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes irritant dermatitis and allergic anaphylaxis (multiple organ involvement) in 12-week intermittent intravenous studies of guinea pigs; [RTECS] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ECHA REACH Registrations] Hydrolyzed by water producing fumes and aqueous hydrogen chloride; Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to respiratory tract; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Vapor Pressure
0.05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Water-reactive liquid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: