Caproyl chloride
Agent Name
Caproyl chloride
CAS Number
142-61-0
Formula
C6-H11-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Hexanoyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3094
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index]
Comments
Decomposed by water; [Merck Index] Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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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