2,4-Dichlorophenacyl chloride
Agent Name
2,4-Dichlorophenacyl chloride
CAS Number
4252-78-2
Formula
C8-H5-Cl3-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,2',4'-Trichloroacetophenone; [ChemIDplus] 2-Chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethanone; alpha,2',4'-Trichloroacetophenone; omega-Chloro-2',4'-dichloroacetophenone; [ChemFinder] UN1759
Category
Aromatic Ketones, Halogenated
Description
Off-white crystalline solid; [CAMEO] Melting point = 52-55 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause severe injury to the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract; A lachrymator; [CAMEO] Toxic if swallowed; An irritant; Causes burns; May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point > 235 deg F; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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