4-Chlorobenzotrichloride
Agent Name
4-Chlorobenzotrichloride
CAS Number
5216-25-1
Formula
C7-H4-Cl4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
alpha,alpha,alpha-Trichloro-4-chlorotoluene; 1-Chloro-4-(trichloromethyl)benzene; alpha,alpha,alpha,4-Tetrachlorotoluene; p,alpha,alpha,alpha-Tetrachlorotoluene; p-Chlorobenzotrichloride; p-Chlorophenyltrichloromethane; p-Trichloromethylchlorobenzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-4-(trichloromethyl)-; Toluene, alpha,alpha,alpha,p-tetrachloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Colorless to yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Intermediate for pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other organic chemicals; [Hawley]
Comments
Lachrymator; [CAMEO] A skin and respiratory tract irritant; [ESIS] An irritant; Harmful if skin contact or ingested; May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; May cause cancer based on animal evidence; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.038 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 125 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
ERG Guide for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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