2-Chloroacetal
Agent Name
2-Chloroacetal
CAS Number
621-62-5
Formula
C6-H13-Cl-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1-Diethoxy-2-chloroethane; 2-Chloro-1,1-diethoxyethane; 2-Chloroacetaldehyde diethyl acetal; Chloroacetaldehyde diethyl acetal; Diethoxyethyl chloride; Monochloroacetaldehyde diethyl acetal; Acetaldehyde, chloro-, diethyl acetal (8CI); Ethane, 2-chloro-1,1-diethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Acetals
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Bis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) ether" and "Chloromethyl ethyl ether." See "Acetal."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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