3,4-Dichloro-1-butene
Agent Name
3,4-Dichloro-1-butene
CAS Number
760-23-6
Formula
C4-H6-Cl2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Dichloro-3-butene; 1,2-Dichloro-3-butene (racemic mixture); 1-Butene, 3,4-dichloro-; 3,4-Dichlorobutene-1 (racemic mixture); [ChemIDplus] UN2920
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes delayed lacrimation; Causes burns to eyes and skin; [HSDB] May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; Lachrymator; Causes burns; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
21.9 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 2,100 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 45 deg C; [HSDB]
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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