alpha-Chloro-p-xylene
Agent Name
alpha-Chloro-p-xylene
Alternative Name
4-Methylbenzyl chloride
CAS Number
104-82-5
Formula
C8-H9-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Methylbenzyl chloride; (4-Methylphenyl)methyl chloride; 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-4-(chloromethyl)benzene; 4-(Chloromethyl)toluene; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methyl-; alpha-Chloro-p-xylene; p-(Chloromethyl)toluene; p-Methylbenzyl chloride; p-Tolylmethyl chloride; p-Xylene, alpha-chloro-; p-Xylyl chloride; p-Xylyl-alpha-chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1760
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Fuming liquid; characteristic odor; [Merck Index]
Comments
Powerful lachrymator; [Merck Index] Corrosive; Harmful if swallowed; May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.297 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
ERG Guide for "Corrosive liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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