Methyl 2-chloroacrylate
Agent Name
Methyl 2-chloroacrylate
CAS Number
80-63-7
Formula
C4-H5-Cl-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2-Chloroacrylic acid, methyl ester; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-chloro-, methyl ester; Acrylic acid, 2-chloro-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-chloro-2-propenoate; Methyl 2-chloroacrylate; Methyl alpha-chloroacrylate; Methyl-alpha-chloroacrylate; Methylester kyseliny 2-chlorakrylove [Czech]; Propenoic acid, 2-chloro-, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2924
Category
Other Monomers
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Chlorine-like odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Monomer for specialty polymers; research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation; Can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] Trace amounts can cause large blisters on skin; [CAMEO] Corrosive; Causes burns; Lachrymator; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
29 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 500 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
ERG Guide for "Flammable liquid, corrosive, 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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