1,4-Dichloro-cis-2-butene
Agent Name
1,4-Dichloro-cis-2-butene
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Butene, 1,4-dichloro-, (Z)-; 2-Butene, 1,4-dichloro-, cis-; cis-1,4-Dichloro-2-butene; [ChemIDplus] UN2920
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Intermediate for the production of other chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; A lachrymator; May cause kidney, liver, and heart injury; [HSDB] Very toxic by inhalation and toxic by skin contact and ingestion; Causes burns; Inhalation may produce pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline] See "1,4-Dichloro-2-butene."
Vapor Pressure
4.09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
ACGIH Carcinogen
Suspected Human
Other Information
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