2-Chloroacrylonitrile
Agent Name
2-Chloroacrylonitrile
CAS Number
920-37-6
Formula
C3-H2-Cl-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
-Chloro-2-propenenitrile; 2-Chloroacrylonitrile; Chloroacrylonitrile; 2-Propenenitrile, 2-chloro-; Acrylonitrile, 2-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Nitriles
Description
Highly toxic liquid with boiling point of 88-89 deg C; [CAMEO]
Comments
Highly toxic; [Quick CPC] Polymerizable and highly flammable; [CAMEO] Lachrymator and skin irritant; Possible skin sensitizer; May be metabolized to cyanide; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 105 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 44 deg F; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: