Cinnamyl chloride
Agent Name
Cinnamyl chloride
CAS Number
2687-12-9
Formula
C9-H9-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(Chloromethyl)styrene; 1-Phenyl-3-chloro-1-propene; 1-Propene, 3-chloro-1-phenyl-; 3-Chloro-1-phenylpropene; 3-Phenyl-2-propenyl chloride; Propene, 3-chloro-1-phenyl-; (3-Chloroprop-1-enyl)benzene; Benzene, (3-chloro-1-propen-1-yl)-; Benzene, (3-chloro-1-propenyl)-; Benzene, (3-chloropropenyl)-; [ChemIDplus] beta-Chloromethylstyrene; (3-Chloro-1-propenyl)benzene; 3-Phenylallyl chloride; [RTECS] UN2927
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Topical exposure causes skin irritation in rabbits and burns in rats; Causes somnolence, respiratory depression, decreased body temperature, and smooth muscle relaxation in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of rats; [RTECS] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Highly toxic by inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "trans-Cinnamyl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 29 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic liquid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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