Methyl chloroacetate
Agent Name
Methyl chloroacetate
CAS Number
96-34-4
Formula
C3-H5-Cl-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, chloro-, methyl ester; Chloroacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl alpha-chloroacetate; Methyl chloroethanoate; Methyl monochloracetate; Methyl monochloroacetate; Methylester kyseliny chloroctove [Czech]; Monochloroacetic acid methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2295
Category
Chloroacetic Acid Derivatives
Description
Clear liquid with odor that is pungent and sweet; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate; [Hawley]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; Severe eye irritant; Respiratory tract irritant; May be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; [eChemPortal: ESIS] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] Inhalation may induce upper and lower airway inflammation and edema; [CHRIS] Oral LD50 (mouse) = 240 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
1 ppm
Vapor Pressure
7.63 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 250 ppm/7h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 57 deg C; [ICSC] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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