1,2-Dichlorobutane

Agent Name
1,2-Dichlorobutane
CAS Number
616-21-7
Formula
C4-H8-Cl2
Major Category
Other Classes
1,2-Dichlorobutane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Butane, 1,2-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Exposure to high vapor concentrations can cause CNS depression, cardiac dysrhythmias, and liver injury; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
20.9 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: