Allyl iodide
Agent Name
Allyl iodide
CAS Number
556-56-9
Formula
C3-H5-I
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Iodo-1-propene; 3-Iodopropene; 3-Iodopropylene; 1-Propene, 3-iodo-; Propene, 3-iodo-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Propenyl iodide; [CAMEO] UN1723
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Yellowish liquid with a pungent unpleasant odor; Darkened by light and air evolving iodine; [Merck Index] Clear dark red liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Causes general anesthesia, cyanosis, and changes in the structure or function of salivary glands in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] Corrosive and flammable; [Merck Index] A strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Highly toxic by ingestion; Readily absorbed through skin; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Allyl bromide." See "2,3-Dichloro-1-propene." See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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