2,3-Dichloro-1-propene

Synonyms

1,2-Dichloro-2-propene; 1-Propene, 2,3-dichloro-; 2,3-Dichloro-1-propene; 2,3-Dichloropropylene; 2-Chloroallyl chloride; Propene, 2,3-dichloro-; Propylene, 2,3-dichloro; [ChemIDplus] UN2047

Category

Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated

Description

Straw-colored liquid with odor like chloroform; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Soil fumigant; [ChemIDplus] A copolymer and chemical intermediate in agricultural and pharmaceutical products; [HSDB]

Comments

A strong skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] Hazardous by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption; May cause kidney and liver injury; A lachrymator that can also cause transient corneal injury; [CAMEO] Harmful by inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion; An irritant; May cause eye damage; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

61.2 mm Hg

LCLo (rat) = 500 ppm/4h

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 15 deg C; [HSDB]

may ignite at ambient temp

Yes

Yes

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Skin burns

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)