Pentanedioyl dichloride

Agent Name
Pentanedioyl dichloride
CAS Number
2873-74-7
Formula
C5-H6-Cl2-O2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Pentanedioyl dichloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,3-Bis(chlorocarbonyl)propane; Glutaric acid dichloride; Glutaroyl chloride; Glutaroyl dichloride; Glutaryl chloride; Glutaryl dichloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes somnolence and respiratory depression in oral lethal-dose studies of rats (LD50 = 190 uL/kg); [RTECS] Reacts violently with water; Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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