4-tert-Butylbenzoyl chloride
Agent Name
4-tert-Butylbenzoyl chloride
CAS Number
1710-98-1
Formula
C11-H13-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Benzoyl chloride, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] UN3094
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Clear very slightly yellow liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
Reacts with water evolving hydrogen chloride; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "4-Chlorobenzoyl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, water-reactive, 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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