n-Propyl isocyanate
Agent Name
n-Propyl isocyanate
CAS Number
110-78-1
Formula
C4-H7-N-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Propane, 1-isocyanato-; 1-Isocyanatopropane; 1-Propyl isocyanate; Isocyanic acid, propyl ester; Propyl isocyanate; m-Propyl isocyanate; UN2482; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Monoisocyanates
Description
Colorless liquid with pungent odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Highly flammable; May cause burns and death; Reacts with water to slowly produce cyanide vapor; Corrosive gases and flammable hydrogen may be released; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: