1,4-Dichloro-cis-2-butene
Agent Name
1,4-Dichloro-cis-2-butene
CAS Number
1476-11-5
Formula
C4-H6-Cl2
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."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
ACGIH Carcinogen
Suspected Human
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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