2',3',4'-Trichloroacetophenone
Agent Name
2',3',4'-Trichloroacetophenone
CAS Number
13608-87-2
Formula
C8-H5-Cl3-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2',3',4'-Trichloroacetophenone; [ChemIDplus] UN1759
Category
Aromatic Ketones, Halogenated
Description
Dark gold-colored solid; [CAMEO] Melting point = 60-64 deg C; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause severe injury to the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract; A lachrymator; May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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