4-Chlorobenzoyl chloride
Agent Name
4-Chlorobenzoyl chloride
CAS Number
122-01-0
Formula
C7-H4-Cl2-O
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
Category
Acid Halides
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Water-reactive liquid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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