2,3,4-Trichloro-1-butene
Agent Name
2,3,4-Trichloro-1-butene
CAS Number
2431-50-7
Formula
C4-H5-Cl3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Butene, 2,3,4-trichloro-; 2,3,4-Trichlorobutene-1; [ChemIDplus] UN2322
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate for the synthesis of chloroprene; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
Danger of cutaneous absorption; MAC-2 (considered to be carcinogenic for man because sufficient data from long-term animal studies or limited evidence from animal studies substantiated by evidence from epidemiological studies indicate that it can make a significant contribution to cancer risk); [MAK] A skin and eye irritant; [CHEMINFO] Vapor can cause lacrimation; Prolonged skin exposure may cause burns to skin; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; "The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract, resulting in tissue lesions." [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.88 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 90 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 63 deg C; [CHEMINFO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Trichlorobutene."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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