2,3-Dichloro-1,4-dioxane

Agent Name
2,3-Dichloro-1,4-dioxane
CAS Number
95-59-0
Formula
C4-H6-Cl2-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
2,3-Dichloro-1,4-dioxane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,4-Dioxane, 2,3-dichloro-; 2,3-Dichloro-p-dioxane; p-Dioxane, 2,3-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
mp = 30 deg C; [HSDB] Liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an alkylating agent and experimental carcinogen; [HSDB]
Comments
Significant number of sarcomas observed at site of subcutaneous injection in rabbits; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
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